Musiala reveals neurological diagnosis after collapses
By Kwame Bediako Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has disclosed that he was diagnosed with a neurological dysfunction following two collapses in pre-season friendlies. In an Instagram post, the 23-year-old Germany international said he is experiencing “brief, temporary – but treatable – absence seizures” caused by the condition. What happened in the friendlies Musiala first […]
Bayern Munich player Jamal Musiala announced that he has been diagnosed with absence seizures after collapsing twice during matches on Tuesday. The incidents occurred during Bayern's 4-2 victory over Heidenheim, as well as a friendly against RB Leipzig. Both teams formed a circle around Musiala, and medical staff attended to him, allowing him to leave the pitch unassisted.
On Instagram, Musiala shared that the seizures are treatable and caused by a neurological disorder, and he is currently doing well. The 25-year-old, who joined Bayern in 2020, has won six Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy. He was also part of Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad, which was eliminated in the round of 32.
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