Bayern’s Hoeness ‘speechless’ after second Musiala collapse

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness expressed shock and disbelief after 23-year-old midfielder Jamal Musiala suffered a second on-field collapse in four days. The incidents occurred following a pre-season friendly match against Heidenheim on Tuesday and a similar match against RB Leipzig on Saturday. Musiala revealed he is battling a neurological disorder which can cause temporary but treatable seizures.

Hoeness described the situation as a tragedy and pledged his support for the midfielder. Bayern striker Harry Kane also expressed empathy for Musiala, emphasizing the team's unconditional support. The club has been given written confirmation from specialists that there are no concerns regarding Musiala's ability to engage in high-performance sports, providing some reassurance.

However, neurologist Maria Ilyas-Feldmann noted that more information is needed to determine the specific cause and its impact on Musiala's professional career. Hoeness acknowledged that Bayern will have to learn to cope with the situation, emphasizing it primarily affects Musiala and raises medium-term concerns for the club.