Bayern Munich midfielder, Jamal Musiala, has broken his silence after collapsing during two pre-season matches in the space of four days, revealing that he has been diagnosed with treatable absence seizures.
The Germany international suffered the latest incident during Bayern’s friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday, shortly after coming on as a second-half substitute.
Players from both teams formed a protective circle around him as medical staff attended to the 23-year-old before he eventually walked off the pitch.
The episode came just days after Musiala had also collapsed during Bayern’s pre-season meeting with RB Leipzig on Saturday.
He appeared dazed following the incident and was taken off the field.
Amid growing concern over his condition, Musiala took to Instagram to explain what had happened and reassure supporters that he is receiving appropriate medical care.
“I understand that many of you are worried,” Musiala wrote. “I would like to put those concerns to rest today and explain the situation: I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary – but treatable – absence seizures resulting from a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the kind of incidents seen recently, such as during the match against Leipzig or the game in Heidenheim.
“I know they might look alarming at first glance, but for me, they are currently part of my everyday life. I am receiving excellent medical care and remain very optimistic. FC Bayern and my personal support network are right by my side, helping me through this.”
Bayern sporting director, Max Eberl also confirmed that the club was aware of Musiala’s medical history before he featured against Heidenheim.
According to Eberl, neurologists have cleared the attacking midfielder to continue playing, with the player himself determined to carry on with his career.
“Importantly, there is no further health risk involved. In close consultation and regular contact with the experts, it was my personal wish to face this challenge, with the medical clearance of the neurologists, I want to continue doing what helps my recovery most: simply living my life and pursuing my passion for playing football. I have taken full responsibility for this decision. Overall, I feel very positive and am on the right track.”
Musiala has asked for privacy while undergoing treatment, saying further details will be shared only with his family, Bayern and medical specialists.
The midfielder is now expected to focus on his recovery as Bayern prepare to begin their competitive campaign against Borussia Dortmund in the German Supercup on Saturday.
