Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has provided an update on the fitness of Jamal Musiala. The 23-year-old German international is currently free of seizures after suffering collapses during pre-season, Kompany told Bild Sport.
Musiala has missed all three of Bayern's competitive matches this season. These include the two Bundesliga fixtures against VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach, as well as the Supercup match. The player faced health issues during preparation for the 2026/27 campaign, which led to the aforementioned collapses.
What is Musiala's current health status?
Vincent Kompany, the head coach of the record champions, gave this information on Tuesday. "Jamal Musiala is free of seizures at the moment," the Belgian said. This is positive news after the concerning incidents in recent weeks. However, it remains unclear when the attacking player will be available for the team again. A return to the squad for the coming weekend is not yet certain according to the report.
Bayern will be without several key players in the coming weeks. Alongside Musiala, the current injury list also shows Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry as unavailable. This presents Kompany with tactical challenges, especially in the creative attacking department.
What role does Musiala play in the Bayern squad?
Jamal Musiala is a central player in Vincent Kompany's system. His contract with Bayern Munich runs until June 30, 2028. His absence is noticeable, as the team needs alternatives for his creative qualities.
Bayern have had a mixed start to this season. After a 3-0 opening win against Stuttgart, they drew 2-2 with Gladbach in the league and lost 1-2 in the Supercup. The team currently has four points in the Bundesliga standings. The pressure to improve performance is present, especially when key players are missing.
When could Musiala return?
A concrete date for his comeback has not been set. The club's medical department is continuously monitoring his condition. Kompany emphasized caution in handling the situation. The priority clearly lies with the player's long-term health and not on a premature return.
For the upcoming tasks, Bayern need all available resources. The next challenge is the Bundesliga away match at 1. FC Köln on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Whether Musiala can travel for this match is one of the big questions of the week. The exact schedule for the coming games can be tracked on the fixtures page.
Bayern hope their star player can soon return to full training. Until then, other players from the squad like Leroy Sané and Michael Olise must take on additional responsibility. The next home game at the Allianz Arena is against RB Leipzig on September 20.
