Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed

What the report says

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has said he is dealing with a neurological issue after collapsing during a preseason match at Heidenheim, according to Al Jazeera’s report based on an Associated Press story. The incident came three days after a similar collapse in a friendly against Leipzig, raising concern about the Germany international’s condition.

Musiala, 23, went down shortly after entering the second-half match as a substitute on Tuesday. Players from both teams formed a circle around him while he received treatment, and he later walked off the pitch with assistance. Bayern described the episode only as a setback that forced him to leave the game.

In a message on Instagram, Musiala said doctors had identified temporary absence seizures linked to a neurological problem. He said the condition is treatable and added that he remains optimistic and is receiving good medical care. He also said there is no additional health risk and that, with specialist guidance, he wants to focus on recovering through normal daily life and continuing to play football.

The development matters because Musiala is one of Bayern’s key players and the club is preparing for the German Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, the traditional season opener. The report did not say whether the episodes will affect his availability for that match.