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 at least a year, board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed on Friday. Musiala experienced collapses during consecutive games over the past week, raising concerns among teammates, opponents, and spectators. The incidents were attributed to a change in the treatment Musiala was receiving for the neurological issue.

Musiala disclosed in an Instagram post after the latest collapse that he had been diagnosed with "absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction," but assured that there was "no additional health risk" and that he intended to continue playing as before. While the 23-year-old's collapses caused a "drama" for the club, Eberl and Bayern coach Vincent Kompany maintained a composed demeanor.

Eberl stated that the club had been addressing this issue throughout the previous season, and they were currently helping Musiala navigate this unexpected situation. Kompany revealed that Musiala would be absent from the German Supercup match against Borussia Dortmund due to the increased attention on the player. The coach emphasized that everyone at the club was relaxed about Musiala's condition, as they had been dealing with it for a considerable period.

The change in treatment was speculated by outsiders because Musiala's condition had only recently become public knowledge. Kompany explained that the player had made a change to his treatment, which resulted in side effects and triggered the initial collapse. The team is now aiming to revert to the previous treatment regimen, as no additional health risks were identified.