Jamal Musiala provides update after second collapse in four days against Heidenheim
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Jamal Musiala’s collapse has led to increasing concern among Bayern fans.
Bayern Munich’s star midfielder Jamal Musiala collapsed during the pre-season friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday, August 18. This is the second time in four days that the 23-year-old has collapsed during a match.
The Germany international came on as a substitute in the 69th minute during the friendly at the Voith-Arena in Heidenheim. However, just four minutes after his introduction, Musiala went down off the ball.
The player was quickly surrounded by his teammates and opposition players, who formed a circle around him. The Bayern medical staff gave him treatment on the pitch. The player was able to walk off on his own feet.
This is the second consecutive match in which Musiala has collapsed off the ball. He also went to ground at the end of the match against RB Leipzig on August 14. Although he was able to walk off the pitch on his own, he complained of “dizziness, circulatory issues and feeling feverish,” according to BILD.
Initially speculated to be suffering from heat exhaustion, the youngster missed the team presentation on Monday and trained individually.
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Although Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, declined to provide any definite update on Jamal Musiala’s health after the match, the player himself took to social media to provide an update.
“First things first – I’m doing well! … I understand that many of you are worried. I want to put those concerns to rest today and explain a little more,” Musiala wrote on Instagram.
“I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary episodes of absence that are easily treatable and are caused by a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the moments that have occurred recently, such as those against Leipzig and now in Heidenheim.”
While thanking the club and his loved ones, the youngster confirmed that his condition posed “no additional risk.”
“In close consultation and regular communication with the specialists, it was my personal wish to face this challenge and, with the approval of the neurological specialists, to continue doing what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and continuing to pursue my passion for playing football.”
What happened to Jamal Musiala vs Heidenheim?
Musiala collapsed off the ball in the 73rd minute of Bayern Munich’s pre‑season friendly against Heidenheim on August 18.
What did Jamal Musiala say after his collapse?
Musiala reassured fans via Instagram, saying that he is doing well following the collapse against Heidenheim. He revealed he has been diagnosed with brief, temporary episodes of absence caused by a neurological dysfunction.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.