Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is planning for possible further absences from German international Jamal Musiala. The 23-year-old attacker suffers from a neurological dysfunction that can cause absences and has already missed matches as a result.
This information was first reported by Der Spiegel Fussball. Musiala was absent for two pre-season test matches and also missed the 4-1 DFB-Pokal win against VfL Osnabrück. Whether he returns for the Bundesliga match away to FC Schalke 04 on Saturday at 18:30 will be decided after the final training session. The match will be broadcast on Sky.
When can Jamal Musiala return?
Jamal Musiala's return depends on how he copes with the final training session. "We are still waiting for the training, how he copes with the session," said Vincent Kompany. Currently, the player is symptom-free in training. This is due to a recent adjustment of his medication. Musiala is under the care of top medical experts working closely with the club. The exact nature of his condition is not detailed publicly for medical reasons. For fans, Bayern Munich's current injury list is available on our injuries page.
How is Bayern Munich handling the situation?
Coach Vincent Kompany appears calm in dealing with the special situation. "Even if it were to happen on one of the 40, 50, 60 matchdays, it would no longer be a major alarm for us," the Belgian explained. The club has developed a long-term plan to handle potential absences of the talent. This planning is part of the general squad planning, which can be tracked on our squad overview. The medical department is in constant contact with the treating specialists. The goal is always to put the player's health first.
Which matches are coming up next?
The immediate planning concerns the away match at Schalke 04 on Saturday. If Musiala is not fit to play there, a comeback in the Champions League could follow. Bayern Munich is then expected to host Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt. The exact date for this home game in Europe's premier club competition is still to be confirmed. The entire schedule for the Reds is available on our fixtures page. After the Bundesliga opener, further demanding tasks await. The team aims to master the upcoming challenges together.
Vincent Kompany's team is currently training with full focus on the league opener. Otherwise, preparations for the 2026/27 season went according to plan. The next training session before the Schalke match will be decisive for personnel planning. Bayern Munich will take to the pitch in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday to secure the first three points of the new campaign.
