Kompany had been observing the Bayern reserves' afternoon training session when the incident occurred. An emergency helicopter subsequently landed at the club's training ground.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing while watching a training session involving the club's reserve team, the Bundesliga leaders confirmed.

The 40-year-old Belgian is undergoing medical examinations at a Munich hospital and will remain under medical supervision.

Bayern confirmed that Kompany would temporarily step away from his coaching duties, with assistant coach Aaron Danks and the remaining staff taking charge of training and matches until further notice.

"The health of Vincent Kompany is our highest priority. We will do everything at FC Bayern to help him recover quickly," board member for sport Max Eberl said in a club statement.

"Vinnie will receive all the necessary medical care and support, and all the time he needs. We have complete confidence in his coaching staff, who will take over his responsibilities," Eberl added.