Worries about Musiala: neurological syndrome threatens his career

In the final phase of a friendly match against RB Leipzig on August 15, the winger collapsed. At first, it was attributed at the time to the heat.

Three days later, against Heidenheim, the same thing happened.

Via Instagram, Musiala himself revealed that he had a ‘short‑term, treatable absence syndrome, caused by a neurological dysfunction, a form of epilepsy.’

Uli Hoeneß, the chairman of Bayern Munich, said they are faced with a dilemma because Musiala has a disease that is not easy to cure, but can be kept under control with medication. He wondered whether Musiala can ever return to his former level. Hoeneß added that Musiala continues to receive his million‑euro salary, that he has just received a new contract, but that Bayern could reconsider the commitment because his current capabilities do not match the paperwork.

René van der Gijp quoted Hoeneß's statements in the KieftJansenEgmondGijp podcast and praised his direct style. He found it not convenient, but beautiful.