Jamal Musiala Undergoes Treatment for Neurological Dysfunction

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 midfielder went down six minutes after coming off the bench in Bayern’s 4-2 friendly win at Heidenheim on Tuesday. He appeared dazed as medical staff rushed on, treated him on the pitch and then helped him from the field.

The scenes immediately revived concern. On Saturday, during Bayern’s 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in Munich, Musiala had also collapsed, prompting an early end to his outing that day.

This time, he chose to address the issue directly.

In a statement posted on Instagram, Musiala explained the diagnosis behind the alarming episodes.

"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."

His words arrived after Bayern sporting director Max Eberl had hinted that the player would speak publicly once he felt ready. Eberl, speaking after the final whistle at Heidenheim, stressed the club had been fully briefed.

"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, this is another hurdle in a career already forced to absorb serious setbacks. He missed the first six months of last season after breaking his ankle at the 2025 Club World Cup, an injury that wiped out half a campaign at the peak of his development.

He fought his way back. In the second half of the season he returned to Bayern’s line-up and did enough to convince Germany’s staff to trust him on the biggest stage, starting three of his country’s four matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Now comes a different kind of battle, one not decided by tackles or pressing traps but by medical plans and careful management. Musiala insists he is optimistic. Bayern say they are fully behind him.

The next chapter of his career will be written with that diagnosis in the background – but very clearly not defining him.