Max Eberl advises caution for Vincent Kompany after health scare
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Max Eberl commented on the health condition of Vincent Kompany, who was hospitalized after collapsing during a match. Eberl emphasized the importance of health over football and stated Bayern Munich will support Kompany's recovery. He highlighted the need to protect Kompany from prematurely returning to work. Eberl’s own health struggles inform his perspective on this matter. He previously stepped away from football in 2022 due to burnout and has since spoken about the critical nature of recognizing health issues before they escalate.
- •Vincent Kompany collapsed and is currently hospitalized.
- •Max Eberl stressed the need for Kompany to recover fully.
- •Bayern Munich will not rush Kompany’s return.
- •Eberl relates his advice to his own past health issues.
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Max Eberl’s own experience informs response to Vincent Kompany collapse: “The body will scream.”
"Max Eberl’s reaction to Vincent Kompany’s collapse carries particular weight given the Bayern Munich executive’s own experience of being forced to step away from professional football for health...
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