Jamal Musiala is undergoing medical treatment for a neurological dysfunction. The Germany international collapsed during two recent friendlies for his club Bayern Munich, as reported by Goal.com.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder suffered the incidents in matches against RB Leipzig and 1. FC Heidenheim. Musiala stated on social media that he has been diagnosed with "temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures" due to a neurological dysfunction. "I'm receiving excellent medical treatment and am very optimistic," the player wrote. Bayern Munich and his family are supporting him.
How has the Germany setup responded to Musiala's situation?
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has already been in contact with Jamal Musiala. Klopp confirmed he sent the player a voice message to offer his support. "I reassured him that this wouldn't have any impact on the national team," the manager told Goal.com. Klopp stressed that Musiala is in a situation you wouldn't wish on anyone, especially a young player. The important thing now is for him to take the necessary time. "He's at the perfect club, in the perfect environment for that, and we also want to do our part," Klopp said.
This view is shared by former Germany international Dietmar Hamann. "I struggle to talk about the footballing side of it because I think the most important thing now is for him to get healthy," Hamann stated. Once the health issues are under control, the rest will take care of itself. Musiala had already endured a lengthy injury process last season after suffering a broken ankle at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
What role does Musiala play for the German national team?
For the German national team, Jamal Musiala is a key attacking player. At the 2026 World Cup, he featured in all seven of Germany's matches and was instrumental in their run to the semi-finals with his dynamism. Overall, the Stuttgart-born player, who was also eligible for England, has earned 46 senior caps for Germany. His contract with Bayern Munich runs until the summer of 2028. Current performance data for all national team players can be found on our stats page.
What does the diagnosis mean for Musiala's career?
The medical prognosis for the diagnosed absence seizures is described as good. The episodes are said to be temporary and easily treatable. The focus is now entirely on the player's recovery, with no concrete timeline given for his return to the pitch. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany had previously confirmed that Musiala had been in incredible shape after the removal of a metal plate from his ankle.
For Germany's planning, Musiala remains a firm part of the picture. The team's next competitive fixtures are the Nations League matches in October, the dates for which are on our fixtures page. The current squad composition can be tracked on the squad page. The clear priority remains the full recovery of the talented midfielder before any return to playing is considered.
