Kompany faces early test as Musiala misses Supercup

Bayern München begin the German season with the Supercup at Borussia Dortmund, but Jamal Musiala will miss the match after collapsing twice in training. Vincent Kompany, now in his third year as Bayern‑coach, will confirm the decision at the 10 a.m. press conference.

Season opener and trophy hopes

Start of the campaign sees Bayern travelling to Dortmund for the season‑opening trophy clash. The Bayern‑coach, Vincent Kompany, enters his third campaign at the helm, keen to secure a title in his debut season. The German Supercup pits Bayern München against Borussia Dortmund as the season opener.

Musiala excluded from Supercup squad

Nadat Musiala collapsed during a training match against Heidenheim voor the second time in four days, he was omitted from the Supercup squad. The Duitse talent will therefore not travel with Bayern München for tomorrow’s showdown with Borussia Dortmund. The Supercup is scheduled for tomorrow. Vincent Kompany will explain the exclusion during his 10 a.m. press briefing.

Musiala lives with a neurological dysfunction that the club has known about for some time. He has already experienced unsettling episodes against Leipzig and Heidenheim in recent days. These incidents occurred in recent training sessions against Leipzig and Heidenheim.

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De club doctor helped Musiala off the pitch after he fell. Doctors have confirmed that his football career is not in jeopardy. The incident was captured by Getty Images.

On Tuesday evening Musiala wrote on Instagram, “There are no further health risks and I am in close contact with experts.” He added that, with the neurologists’ permission, he will continue to focus on daily life and his passion for football.

According to the German , Musiala is expected to be back in the squad for the league opener against Stuttgart next week. Stuttgart is the opponent for the competition opener next week. The club hopes his recovery will be complete by then.

Players from Heidenheim and Bayern surrounded Musiala after he collapsed on the training pitch. Their immediate support highlighted the concern within both clubs.