Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed he is being treated for a neurological condition after collapsing during a match for the second time in four days. The 23-year-old fell ill just minutes after coming on as a substitute in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, prompting the club to confirm he is undergoing medical treatment for absence seizures.
"I've been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures, which are due to a neurological dysfunction," he explained. "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."
What happened during the two collapses?
Musiala first fell ill during Bayern's 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig in Munich on Saturday. Four days later, on Tuesday, he collapsed again just six minutes after being introduced as a substitute in a 4-2 friendly victory at Heidenheim, appearing visibly dazed as medical staff attended to him on the pitch before he was helped off.
According to a report citing AFP and SID, Musiala had complained of dizziness, circulatory problems and a feverish feeling following the Leipzig match. The same report noted that temperatures in Munich had climbed well above 30 degrees Celsius during that fixture, a detail that has fuelled speculation over whether heat played a role in his condition.
What has Bayern said about his condition?
Speaking after Tuesday's match, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirmed the club was aware of the situation and that Musiala would address it himself once he had recovered.
"We knew about it and we are aware of the situation." "Jamal will speak out. He's in the dressing room, getting changed and taking a shower."
Eberl had also offered a brief reaction in the immediate aftermath of the collapse, telling a football news outlet, "The main thing is that he's OK." Early reporting from another outlet's coverage indicated Bayern planned to rest Musiala for two days and that initial examinations had not raised significant concerns.
How does this relate to his recent injury history?
Musiala's health has been under close watch since he sustained a serious ankle injury at the 2025 Club World Cup, which kept him out for the first six months of last season before he returned for the second half of the campaign and started three of Germany's four matches at the 2026 World Cup. Bundesliga and club reporting has described the original injury as a fractured fibula combined with a broken and dislocated ankle, sustained during the tournament.
He had only recently returned from a follow-up procedure related to that injury, having undergone planned surgery to remove a plate from his left leg after returning from the World Cup.
What happens next?
Bayern said Musiala trained individually on Monday as tests continued following the Heidenheim collapse, with German media cited by a national broadcaster's report suggesting he could rejoin full team training later this week. He is expected to be available for Bayern's Supercup fixture against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, 23 August 2026, according to the same report.
Key Facts
- Musiala collapsed on Saturday during a 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig and again on Tuesday, six minutes into his appearance in a 4-2 win at Heidenheim.
- He has been diagnosed with temporary, treatable absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.
- He reportedly experienced dizziness, circulatory issues and fever-like symptoms after the Leipzig match, played in temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.
- Musiala trained individually on Monday and could return to full training this week.
- He is provisionally expected to feature in Bayern's Supercup match against Borussia Dortmund on 23 August 2026.
