Max Eberl has confirmed Vincent Kompany is 'stable' in hospital, but says the Bayern Munich head coach will remain there for 'a few more days' while doctors establish exactly what caused his collapse.
Kompany, 40, was taken to hospital by ambulance on Friday after collapsing at the club's Sabener Strasse headquarters. He had been watching a session involving Bayern's second team, having completed a press conference earlier in the day.
Bayern said in a statement that Kompany would undergo "thorough examinations in hospital and will remain under medical care," with his coaching staff overseeing training and match activities until further notice. That includes Sunday'sBundesliga trip to Freiburg.
The Belgian had been suffering from a viral infection over the past week, as well as a hip injury that impaired his mobility. He missed training on Monday and Tuesday, with assistants Aaron Danks and Rene Maric leading preparations for Wednesday's 2-2Champions League draw with Arsenal, a game Kompany was well enough to attend from the dugout.
After that match, he admitted toBild that he had pushed himself too hard.
"As a coach, you always want to do everything and accomplish what you can. I caught a pretty nasty virus last week, and of course I didn't listen to my body, so at some point it just said: Stop now!"
- Vincent Kompany
Messages of support have poured in, including from Manchester City, where Kompany was long-time captain. "Everyone at Manchester City is wishing a speedy recovery to our former captain and Club legend, Vincent Kompany," City posted on X. "Get well soon, Vinny."
Speaking on Saturday, Eberl offered an update on Kompany's condition: "The good news is that he is stable. Obviously, it was a difficult moment for all of us," Eberl said.
"He collapsed on the pitch yesterday and is now in hospital, where he will remain for a few more days while they establish exactly what happened, carry out all the examinations, and check everything thoroughly.
"It just goes to show once again that football isn't the most important thing in life. The most important thing is your health. We're all sending Vini our best wishes for a speedy recovery."