Jamal Musiala Reveals Neurological Dysfunction Treatment

Jamal Musiala has revealed he is undergoing treatment for a “neurological dysfunction” after collapsing for the second time in four days during Bayern Munich’s pre-season schedule.

The 23-year-old went down six minutes after coming off the bench in Bayern’s 4-2 friendly win at Heidenheim on Tuesday, appearing dazed as medical staff rushed to his aid. He was helped from the pitch, the stadium falling quiet as one of the club’s key figures once again needed urgent attention.

The scare came hard on the heels of a similar incident on Saturday, when Musiala collapsed during Bayern’s 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig in Munich.

With concern growing, the midfielder moved quickly to address the situation publicly. In a statement posted on Instagram, he explained the diagnosis.

“I've been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures, which are due to a neurological dysfunction,” he wrote. “These can lead to the recent episodes, like the one against Leipzig or now in Heidenheim. 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.”

The club had already indicated that Musiala would speak in his own time. After the final whistle at Heidenheim, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl underlined that the situation was known internally.

“We knew about it and we are aware of the situation,” Eberl said. “Jamal will speak out. He's in the dressing room, getting changed and taking a shower.”

For Musiala, it is another hurdle in a career that has already had to absorb a major setback. He missed the first six months of last season after breaking his ankle at the 2025 Club World Cup, only returning in the second half of the campaign. Once fit, he forced his way back to the highest level, starting three of Germany’s four matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Now, with clarity over his condition and treatment under way, the focus turns to how quickly one of Bayern’s brightest talents can safely resume the rhythm of a career that has rarely paused—until now.