Noah David

I think a lot of people don’t even understand what is actually going on with Musiala and how complicated his situation has become. First, we need to understand that this isn’t just another footballer struggling with injuries. Musiala has had a really difficult 18 months, and the setbacks have continued to pile up. In July 2025, during Bayern Munich’s Club World Cup quarter final against PSG, Musiala suffered a horrific injury following a collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma. He fractured his fibula and suffered a dislocated and broken ankle. It was a serious injury that required surgery and kept him out for approximately six months, costing him 32 matches across competitions. He eventually returned, but even that recovery wasn’t straightforward. He had been playing with a metal plate in his foot, which was subsequently removed after the 2026 World Cup. That meant another interruption to his preparations and pre season training. Then came another setback that nobody really anticipated. In August 2026, Musiala collapsed during Bayern’s pre season friendly against RB Leipzig. Four days later, something similar happened against Heidenheim. He had to be assisted off the pitch, and there were serious concerns about his health. Musiala revealed later that he had been diagnosed with brief, temporary absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction. (a form of epilepsy related). It’s actually frightening especially if it happens on the pitch. He explained that the condition was treatable and that he was receiving specialist medical attention. He also said that doctors had found no additional health risks and that he remained optimistic about his recovery. However, this is where things become particularly complicated. According to Bayern officials, the club had known about his neurological condition for some time. A change in his treatment reportedly caused side effects that contributed to the two collapses. The medical team subsequently worked on adjusting his medication. And this isn’t even the only problem. In September 2026, Musiala suffered another setback, this time a torn muscle fibre in his right thigh while warming up for Germany’s Nations League match against the Netherlands. He has been working his way back since then. Bayern confirmed on November 6 that he had returned to team training, although he wasn’t match fit yet. That much talent, that much promise, and so many setbacks in such a short period. Hopefully, he gets through this and we get to see him play football consistently again.