Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals ‘neurological’ issue after collapse during game for 2nd time

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Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed he is experiencing a neurological issue after collapsing twice during recent preseason games. The 23-year-old Germany international first collapsed during a friendly against RB Leipzig on Saturday and then again on Tuesday during a match against Heidenheim. Musiala explained on Instagram that he is suffering from "treatable absence seizures" due to a neurological problem. Despite these incidents, he stated he is doing well and receiving excellent medical treatment, expressing optimism about his recovery. Bayern Munich's official report on the Tuesday game described the incident as a "knock" that led to Musiala being substituted.

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Bayern Munich's report stated Musiala had to be subbed off with a knock.

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Musiala has suffered 'treatable absence seizures' because of a neurological problem.

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Musiala had a similar incident collapsing during a friendly against Leipzig three days prior.

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Musiala collapsed during a preseason game on Tuesday at Heidenheim.

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Jamal Musiala is dealing with a neurological issue.

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Munich's Jamal Musiala receives medical treatment during a pre-season soccer match between FC Munich" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="3095" data-entity-type="organization">Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/DPA via AP) 2026-08-18T20:33:21Z Munich (AP) — Munich" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="3095" data-entity-type="organization">Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he’s dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game Tuesday at Heidenheim, three days after a similar incident against Leipzig. The 23-year-old Germany international went down shortly after entering the friendly as a substitute in the second half. He received medical treatment and was helped as he walked off the pitch. Musiala had collapsed Saturday during a friendly against Leipzig. German news agency DPA reported that he left the field on his own but still appeared dazed. Bayern, in its report on Tuesday’s game, only said of the incident: “There was a setback when Jamal Musiala had to be subbed off with a knock minutes after coming on.” After the game, Musiala posted a message on his Instagram account, explaining that he has suffered “treatable absence seizures” because of a neurological problem. Musiala said he’s optimistic and receiving excellent medical treatment. ___ See AP’s full soccer coverage here

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