Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has collapsed twice during a match within a four-day span, collapsing for the second time during a friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday. The 23-year-old appeared dazed as he received medical treatment off the pitch after six minutes of coming on as a substitute.

Earlier, on Saturday, Musiala had also collapsed during Bayern's 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig in Munich. The player has since shared an Instagram post explaining that he has been diagnosed with temporary, brief, and easily treatable absence seizures, which are caused by a neurological dysfunction. Musiala noted that these seizures can lead to the recent episodes, including the one against Leipzig and the most recent one in Heidenheim.

Despite the scary nature of the incidents, he stated that they are just a part of his everyday life.

Musiala is currently receiving top-notch medical care and is optimistic about his recovery. Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that they were aware of the situation and that Musiala will speak about it later. The player had missed the first six months of last season after injuring his ankle at the 2025 Club World Cup but returned for Germany's games at the 2026 World Cup.