Jamal Musiala Addresses Health Concerns After Seizures
Jamal Musiala has revealed he is dealing with “treatable absence seizures” after collapsing on the pitch for the second time in four days, but the Bayern Munich winger insists there is no long-term danger to his health.
The 23-year-old went down eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern’s friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday night, just days after a similar incident in the match against RB Leipzig on Saturday. Both moments sparked immediate concern, with team-mates and staff rushing to him as medical personnel entered the field.
This time, Musiala chose to address the situation himself.
“I am doing well. I am incredibly grateful for your messages and your support!” he wrote on Instagram, acknowledging the wave of anxiety that had swept through Bayern fans and beyond. “I understand that many of you are worried. I would like to put those concerns to rest today and explain the situation.”
He then set out the diagnosis in stark, clear terms.
“I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary – but treatable – absence seizures resulting from a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the kind of incidents seen recently, such as during the match against Leipzig or the game in Heidenheim.
“I know they might look alarming at first glance, but for me, they are currently part of my everyday life. I am receiving excellent medical care and remain very optimistic. FC Bayern and my personal support network are right by my side, helping me through this. Importantly, there is no further health risk involved.”
On Tuesday, Musiala replaced Ismael Saibari after 61 minutes against Heidenheim, only to be withdrawn for Cassiano Kiala eight minutes later. He appeared dazed as he received treatment and needed help to leave the pitch. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, moved quickly to calm fears after the final whistle.
“Jamal will speak about this in the near future. We knew about it and we are aware of the situation,” Eberl said, underlining that the club had been fully informed and that the episodes had not come as a shock internally.
Musiala, a key figure for both Bayern and Germany, stressed that he has no intention of stepping away from the game he loves.
“In close consultation and regular contact with the experts, it was my personal wish to face this challenge; with the medical clearance of the neurologists, I want to continue doing what helps my recovery most: simply living my life and pursuing my passion for playing football,” he wrote.
On the night, Bayern still completed a 4-2 win over Heidenheim, with Felipe Chávez, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Luis Díaz and Nathaniel Brown all on the scoresheet. Yet the goals felt secondary as images of Musiala receiving treatment replayed in supporters’ minds, echoing the worrying scenes from the Leipzig friendly when he also required medical attention after collapsing.
For now, the diagnosis brings clarity, if not comfort. Musiala plans to play on, armed with expert clearance and surrounded by a club that knows the full picture. The next time he steps onto the pitch, the question will not be about his talent – that has never been in doubt – but how he and Bayern manage a condition that has suddenly become part of his footballing life.
