Bayern's Uli Hoeness questions whether Jamal Musiala can regain top form
The gist
Bayern's Uli Hoeness said Musiala's illness cannot be cured and he may never regain his old level.
The 23-year-old is back in team training, but his long-term form is in doubt.
How it unfolded
- Aug 15, 2026Musiala collapsed off the ball in Bayern's pre-season friendly against RB Leipzig in Munich and left the pitch.
- Aug 18, 2026He collapsed again shortly after coming on as a substitute in a friendly at Heidenheim and was helped off by medical staff; he later said he was dealing with a neurological dysfunction and temporary, easily treatable absence seizures.
- Aug 21, 2026Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said a change in Musiala's treatment for the neurological condition caused the collapses and there was no cause for alarm.
Key terms
- Nations League
- A European international football competition for senior men's national teams of UEFA member associations, featuring promotion and relegation.
- international break
- A designated period in the FIFA match calendar when clubs must release players for national team matches.
- hamstring injury
- Any of the three muscles at the back of the thigh that bend the knee and extend the hip.
Source: Wikipedia