Musiala's collapse casts doubt on his Supercup participation
Zusammenbruch Musiala on Tuesday forces the Offensivspieler to pause, and he is expected to miss the Supercup. After two collapses in the past days, the 23‑year‑old will not travel with the FC Bayern squad for the Saturday evening showdown against Borussia Dortmund.
Health setbacks in recent test matches
The Offensivspieler suffered two Zusammenbrüchen in den letzten Tagen during Testspielen against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. In each Male he collapsed on the Rasen, lost consciousness, and after medical Behandlungen he was able to leave the Platz on his own. Der Spieler’s condition was monitored closely with the club’s medical staff.
Bayern's squad strategy ahead of the Supercup
After the latest Zusammenbruch on Dienstag, Musiala posted on Instagram to explain the situation. He wrote that temporary short absences have been identified, which are linked to a neurological dysfunction. Dem Spieler’s team confirmed the statement and thanked fans for their support.
According to the Onlineportal Absolut Bayern, the Offensivspieler is not listed in the Kader for the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on Samstagabend. Uli Hoeneß revealed in an interview that the club has been aware of the issue for some time, noting early signs of epileptic seizures during the Club World Cup in summer 2025. The Münchner side’s medical team has documented the episodes but maintains confidence in the player’s recovery.
Despite the recent incidents, Bayern announced they will not sign a replacement for Musiala. The arrival of Ismael Saibari, Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry provides three players capable of covering his position. Mit these options, the club hopes to manage the squad without further transfers.
It remains unclear whether the 23‑year‑old will be fit for the Ligaauftakt against VfB Stuttgart next Friday. Die coaching staff are monitoring his progress daily. Any decision will depend on his response to ongoing treatments.
Neurologen have provided a written statement confirming there are no objections to the player engaging in Hochleistungssport. Fussballdaten.de wishes Jamal Musiala a swift and optimal recovery. The club stresses that the diagnosis should not have long‑term effects on his career.
The juxtaposition of Musiala’s health setbacks with Bayern’s confidence in squad depth highlights the club’s pragmatic approach while the player’s future participation remains uncertain.