Germany national team coach Jürgen Klopp has sent a personal voice message to Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala to support the player during his current health issues. The 23-year-old midfielder suffers from absence seizures, a form of epileptic episode, which recently occurred on the pitch.
What happened to Musiala's health?
Jamal Musiala nearly collapsed during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendlies against RB Leipzig and 1. FC Heidenheim. These incidents caused him to miss the Bundesliga season opener for Munich against VfB Stuttgart. According to a report by Der Spiegel Fussball, the Germany international has been dealing with this condition for a longer period. A recent change in his medication then triggered a series of seizures.
Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl has explained the situation. The current focus is on adjusting Musiala's medication in consultation with his doctors. The goal is a stable and safe treatment that allows the player to perform his sport without risk. The exact duration of this adjustment phase is not yet foreseeable.
How did Jürgen Klopp react?
The new national team coach chose an unusual form of contact. "I sent a voice message because he doesn't know me at all. He doesn't have my number," Klopp said. He wanted to reassure Musiala that his health condition does not jeopardize his place in the national team. Klopp emphasized that Bayern Munich is the ideal club for Musiala's recovery process and that the DFB wants to complement this supportive environment.
The coach also gathered current information from Bayern coach Vincent Kompany. "He is back in top form, Vincent Kompany confirmed that to me. He is in incredible shape," Klopp stated. However, he urged patience in dealing with the situation. The clear priority is the player's long-term health.
What is Musiala's current role at Bayern?
Despite the setbacks in pre-season, Jamal Musiala remains a central component in Vincent Kompany's playing system. His creative qualities in attacking midfield are of great value to the team. The current league standings and the upcoming matches in the Bundesliga fixture list underscore the importance of every single point.
The team may have to rely on alternative solutions in attack in the coming weeks. The club's injury list (injuries) and the composition of the current squad are therefore being monitored particularly closely. Musiala's return to the team line-ups will occur gradually and in close coordination with the medical staff.
What does this mean for the future?
The next concrete step for Jamal Musiala is continued medical care and the stabilization of his therapy. Once this phase is complete, he can focus fully on football training again. His comeback to Bundesliga match action will then be the next major goal.
For the DFB and Jürgen Klopp, it is clear that Musiala remains a firm part of the national team's planning. His talent is undisputed, and the support from the federation is unconditional. The close coordination between Bayern Munich and the DFB staff is intended to give the player maximum security. The development of his performance data can be tracked long-term on our stats page.
