After Jamal Musiala collapsed on the field for the second time in just a few days during the friendly match against Heidenheim, the national team player has now spoken out himself.
“First things first—I’m fine!” Jamal Musiala wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, addressing his own fans first: “I’m especially grateful for your messages and your support!” He then addressed his symptoms and made an effort to downplay them. “I understand that many of you are worried. Today, I want to ease those concerns and explain something to you: I’ve been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absences that are attributable to a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the moments that have occurred recently, such as against Leipzig or even now in Heidenheim.”
The 23-year-old knows “that these seem scary at first glance—but for me, they’re currently part of my everyday life. I’m receiving the best medical care for this and am very optimistic. FC Bayern and my family and friends are always by my side and supporting me on this journey.”
“Just living my everyday life”
He also emphasized, however, that there is “no further health risk” for him. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, had stated after the Heidenheim game that the Munich club was informed but had dodged the question of why Musiala had played at all. The player himself has now provided the answer.
“In close consultation and regular communication with the experts, it has been my personal wish to rise to the challenge and, with the approval of the neurologists, to continue focusing on what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and continuing to pursue my passion for playing soccer. I have taken responsibility for that. Overall, I feel very good and am on the right track. What helps me most along this path is continuing to chase victories and titles with my team and your amazing support. I hope this helps you understand me better.”
In closing, Musiala asked for understanding, “as I would like to keep this matter within the circle of my closest confidants, the club, and the experts.”
