Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has opened up about his ongoing health scare, confirming he is receiving care for a diagnosed neurological dysfunction that triggered two on-pitch collapses within a four-day window during the club’s pre-season friendly fixtures.
The first incident unfolded during Bayern’s 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig in Munich on Saturday, with a second episode occurring just six minutes after Musiala entered the game as a substitute in Tuesday’s 4-2 away victory against 1. FC Heidenheim. Following the second collapse, the 23-year-old German international was visibly disoriented while receiving on-site medical attention before being assisted off the pitch by club medics, in a moment that saw opposing and home players alike surround him to support the treatment process.
To allay widespread concern from fans, teammates and football observers across the globe, Musiala shared a transparent public statement on his official Instagram account shortly after the match. The playmaker explained that medics have identified his collapses as temporary, brief absence seizures linked to his neurological condition.
“These can lead to the recent episodes, like the one against Leipzig or now in Heidenheim,” Musiala wrote. “I know they seem scary at first glance – but for me, they’re currently just part of my everyday life. I’m receiving excellent medical treatment and am very optimistic. FC Bayern and my family and friends are always by my side and supporting me on this journey.”
Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl confirmed ahead of Musiala’s statement that club officials had been aware of the condition long before the recent public episodes, noting that the player planned to address the situation publicly himself. “We knew about it and we are aware of the situation,” Eberl told reporters after Tuesday’s fixture. “Jamal will speak out. He’s in the dressing room, getting changed and taking a shower.”
This is not the first major health setback Musiala has navigated in recent months. The star midfielder missed the first six months of the 2025-26 season after suffering a broken ankle during the 2025 Club World Cup. He successfully worked his way back to full fitness in the second half of the campaign, and went on to start three of Germany’s four matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, cementing his status as one of the most promising young talents in global football.