Two collapses in four days - what's happening to Musiala?
Jamal Musiala is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing twice in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendlies.
Jamal Musiala experienced his second collapse in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly with Heidenheim on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was comforted by teammates, including England captain Harry Kane, after the incident. Musiala revealed he is experiencing easily treatable absence seizures due to a neurological dysfunction.
Kane stated that the club is supporting Musiala through this difficult time. Absence seizures are a type of generalised seizure commonly affecting children and young adults, with varying degrees of loss of awareness and potential loss of balance. Treatment with medication can effectively manage the condition, allowing affected individuals to participate in sports.
Musiala's recent diagnosis is a setback in an already challenging period for his career, which has been marked by multiple injuries and setbacks.
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