Kovac comments on Kompany’s hospitalisation before Bayern’s meeting with Dortmund

Published on: 24 October 2026

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has spoken about the health problems affecting Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, saying: “He needs time.”

Kompany was urgently taken to hospital after losing consciousness during a training session. The Belgian coach had previously been suffering from a viral infection but continued to work hard.

Bayern are due to host Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga match on 31 October.

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