Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he’s being handled for a “neurological dysfunction” after collapsing throughout a match for the second time in a four-day interval.
On Tuesday, Musiala collapsed six minutes after coming off the bench in Bayern’s 4-2 pleasant victory at Heidenheim.
The 23-year-old appeared dazed as he obtained medical therapy and was helped off the pitch.
The incident occurred after he collapsed throughout Saturday’s 3-1 pleasant win over RB Leipzig in Munich.
Musiala later posted a press release on Instagram to ease fears in regards to the scenario.
“I have been recognized with non permanent, transient, however simply treatable absence seizures, that are attributable to a neurological dysfunction,” he defined.
“These can result in the current episodes, just like the one in opposition to Leipzig or now in Heidenheim. I do know they appear scary at first look – however for me, they’re at present simply a part of my on a regular basis life.
“I am receiving wonderful medical therapy and am very optimistic. FC Bayern and my household and mates are all the time by my aspect and supporting me on this journey.”
Following Tuesday’s sport, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl had mentioned the participant could be talking in regards to the matter later, including: “We knew about it and we’re conscious of the scenario.
“Jamal will converse out. He is within the dressing room, getting modified and having a shower.”
Musiala missed the primary six months of final season after breaking his ankle on the 2025 Membership World Cup, however returned within the second half of the marketing campaign and began three of Germany’s 4 video games on the 2026 World Cup.