Musiala may never return to his best – Hoeness

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala may never fully recapture his former performance level, according to club honorary president Uli Hoeness. The 23-year-old German forward experienced two collapses within a four-day period during pre-season, which was later attributed to a treatable neurological dysfunction. Since the incident, Musiala has managed to score only two goals in four appearances across all competitions this season.

Hoeness acknowledged the dilemma, stating that while the condition cannot be cured, it can be managed with medication. Bayern will provide support for Musiala, whose contract with the club runs until 2030. Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus suggested that Hoeness may be attempting to motivate Musiala through this challenging statement.

While Hoeness aims to create a sense of adversity, Matthaus emphasized that Musiala must also confront and overcome obstacles on his own. Musiala, who joined Bayern in 2019 after progressing through Chelsea's academy, has impressed with 71 goals and 38 assists in 235 appearances for the club since making his debut as a 17-year-old.

As the joint top scorer at Euro 2024, he has also contributed to Germany's success. However, Musiala has been absent from Bayern's lineup since suffering a hamstring injury in September, but has recently returned to training.