Jamal Musiala collapses after scoring as health scare overshadows pre-season win
Jamal Musiala sparked a major scare after collapsing shortly after scoring in Bayern Munich’s 3-1 win over RB Leipzig, although the club later provided a reassuring update on the midfielder.
Jamal Musiala sparked concern after collapsing during Bayern Munich’s 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Telekom Cup, with the incident overshadowing an otherwise encouraging pre-season performance.
The Germany international had only recently entered the match as a substitute before scoring Bayern’s third goal, but he appeared disoriented moments later and struggled to remain on his feet.
New signing Ismael Saibari quickly moved to support Musiala as he began to fall, while Bayern’s medical staff rushed onto the pitch to assess the 23-year-old.
The midfielder eventually regained his feet and left the field with assistance, receiving applause from supporters inside the Allianz Arena.
Reports indicated that the match was played in intense heat, with temperatures reaching around 33 degrees Celsius, raising concerns that the conditions contributed to the episode.
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl subsequently offered a positive update, saying the most important thing was that Musiala was doing well.
Further reports suggested he had experienced dizziness and circulation problems linked to the heat, while initial medical checks did not reveal anything alarming.
The scare came during a 3-1 victory in which Bayern also had to manage fitness concerns involving Konrad Laimer and Kim Min-jae, leaving Vincent Kompany with several issues to monitor before competitive football begins.
Musiala’s collapse was particularly concerning given his history of injury problems, but the immediate update from Bayern has eased fears surrounding the influential playmaker.
Bayern will now focus on allowing the player to recover properly rather than taking unnecessary risks during the final stages of their pre-season preparations.
