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Bayern Munich: Musiala had neurological issue for ‘long time,’ treatment change caused collapses

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Aug 21 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)13h ago

Bayern Munich: Musiala had neurological issue for ‘long time,’ treatment change caused collapses

Bayern Munich has been aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological issue for over a year, with recent collapses during games attributed to a change in his treatment. The player himself stated on Instagram that he has "absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction" but no additional health risk. Club officials Max Eberl and Vincent Kompany expressed calm, emphasizing that the team has been managing the condition and are now working to revert his treatment to a previous state where he was seizure-free. Musiala will miss the Supercup match due to increased attention, but will train individually next week.

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Al Jazeera16h ago

Bayern Munich’s Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany stated that a change in Jamal Musiala's treatment for a neurological condition caused the midfielder's collapses in two recent matches. Musiala experienced these incidents during friendlies against Heidenheim and Leipzig. The player himself explained on Instagram that he has temporary absence seizures due to a neurological problem, which are treatable. Kompany assured that the club was aware of Musiala's condition and that the changes in treatment were a normal part of managing his health. Musiala will miss the upcoming Supercup match against Borussia Dortmund to adjust to his condition being public.

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Musiala received medical treatment during a pre-season soccer match on Aug. 15, 2026.

— AP News

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Musiala left the pitch due to an injury during a soccer match on Aug. 15, 2026.

— AP News

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Musiala left the field during a friendly soccer match on Aug. 18, 2026.

— AP News

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A change in Jamal Musiala's treatment for a neurological condition caused his collapse in two consecutive matches.

— Vincent Kompany

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Jamal Musiala was diagnosed with temporary but easily treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological problem.

— Jamal Musiala

Aug 19 Morning

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Al Jazeera2d ago

Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed

Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala has been diagnosed with temporary, treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological disorder, after collapsing on the field for the second time in three days. The 23-year-old experienced similar incidents during preseason friendlies against Leipzig and Heidenheim. Musiala stated he is "very optimistic" about his condition, which he described as easily treatable and posing no additional health risk. He expressed a personal wish, supported by neurological specialists, to continue playing football as part of his recovery. Bayern Munich's official report on the latest incident referred to it as a "knock."

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Jamal Musiala collapsed on the field for the second time in three days during a preseason game.

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Musiala has been diagnosed with temporary but easily treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological problem.

— Jamal Musiala

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Musiala stated he is 'very optimistic' about his condition and is receiving excellent medical treatment.

— Jamal Musiala

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Bayern Munich's official report on the incident stated Musiala was subbed off with a knock.

— Bayern Munich

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Musiala expressed a personal wish to face the challenge and continue playing football with the endorsement of neurological specialists.

— Jamal Musiala

Aug 18 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)3d ago

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

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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Jamal Musiala is dealing with a neurological issue.

— Jamal Musiala

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Musiala collapsed during a preseason game on Tuesday at Heidenheim.

— AP

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

— AP

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

— Jamal Musiala

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

— Bayern Munich