{
  "id": 3711377,
  "title": "Bayern's Kompany: Musiala back soon, Karl returns to squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/bayerns-kompany-musiala-back-soon-karl-returns-to-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:33:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bayerns-kompany-musiala-back-soon-093345549.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has revealed that midfielder Jamal Musiala is nearing a return to action, though he will miss the upcoming Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart. The 23-year-old has been absent due to absence seizures, which have prompted a review of his medication. Kompany stated that Musiala is feeling better and is expected to participate fully in the team's final training session, but his return to the squad is not imminent.\n\nIn other news, winger Lennart Karl will be reinstated to the Bayern Munich lineup for the first time since his muscle injury prior to the World Cup. Karl, 18, will be evaluated regarding his role within the team. Kompany, in his third Bayern season, expressed optimism about the team's prospects for securing a third consecutive Bundesliga title, acknowledging that the journey has not been without challenges. Last season, Bayern Munich secured a dominant 6-0 victory in the Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig.",
  "summary": "Jamal Musiala is closing in on a return to action for Bayern Munich but will not be available for the Bundesliga season opener against VfB Stuttgart on Friday, coach Vincent Kompany said. The 23-year-old collapsed due to absence seizures in two pre-season friendlies and is sitting out the start to the campaign while his medication is adjusted.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "published": "2026-08-27T02:19:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ruthless Bayern target treble as rivals reboot on Bundesliga return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/ruthless-bayern-target-treble-as-rivals-reboot-on-bundesliga-return",
        "published": "2026-08-27T03:03:28.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}