Bundesliga coaches reflect on relentless demands of the job after Vincent Kompany collapse

Vincent Kompany's collapse on Friday has prompted a number of coaches across German football to reflect on the demands of their profession while sending their best wishes to the Bayern Munich head coach. Kompany collapsed while watching Bayern's reserve team train at the Säbener Straße on Friday and was subsequently taken to hospital.

Having struggled with a viral infection since the previous weekend, Kompany was initially considered doubtful for Bayern's Champions League fixture against Arsenal on Wednesday. The Bayern coach neverthelessreturned to the touchlineand handled the club's post-match media duties.

Bayern have confirmed that the 40-year-old is in a stable condition and will remain under medical supervision while further examinations are carried out. Board Member for Sport Max Eberl has indicated that Kompany's absence is likely to be measured in weeks rather than days.

Several of Kompany's coaching colleagues addressed the situation before or after their Bundesliga and 2. Kicker and the Deutsche Presse-Agentur collected a number of their reactions.

FC Nürnberg) "I was shocked too. It's not easy to look after yourself as a coach, because we're all stubborn.

We have to carve out free time for ourselves to clear our heads. I notice it myself: I have one day a week where I really try to leave a little earlier.

But I don't always manage it." Miron Muslic (Schalke 04) "I know it. The day is sometimes very, very long.

That's why - as we say in Austria - 'coaching hygiene' is very important. I wish Vincent all the very best.

I hope it's nothing too serious and that we see him back on the touchline soon."