A top neurologist has shed light on the potential condition that Jamal Musiala might be suffering from after the Bayern Munich star collapsed for the second time in four days on Tuesday.
Musiala, 23, appeared dazed and was helped off the pitch after receiving medical treatment, six minutes after coming off the bench during Bayern’s 4-2 friendly win over Heidenheim.
The worrying incident occurred just several days after a similar incident during Bayern’s 3-1 victory against RB Leipzig, prompting fears for the Germany international.
"We knew about it and we are aware of the situation,” Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl told reporters. "Jamal will speak out. He's in the dressing room, getting changed and taking a shower."
In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, Musiala revealed: "I've been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures, which are due to a neurological dysfunction.
"These can lead to the recent episodes, like the one against Leipzig or now in Heidenheim. I know they seem scary at first glance - but for me, they're currently just part of my everyday life.
"I'm receiving excellent medical treatment and am very optimistic. FC Bayern and my family and friends are always by my side and supporting me on this journey."
Top Neurologist Casts Musiala Verdict
German outlet BILD contacted top neurologist Prof. Christoph Kleinschnitz, head of neurology at the University Hospital Essen.
The doctor said, via a translation from @iMiaSanMia on X (Twitter): "From a neurological perspective, this could potentially be an epileptic seizure. It could be a form of absence epilepsy, as symptoms such as brief periods of unresponsiveness are consistent with it.
“However, we would need to know all the findings from the neurological examinations to make that assessment. It is highly treatable, but would require long-term therapy. Musiala can continue playing football.”
The neurologist currently has no fears that the concerning issues Musiala is experiencing will hinder his hugely promising career.
At the same time, it seems clear that Musiala requires some form of treatment to prevent similar incidents from occurring this season.
Musiala, who starred for England’s youth teams before pledging his international future to Germany in 2021, is one of the best players in world football and Bayern are hoping to have the attacking midfielder available for the full season after missing a large chunk of the 2025-26 campaign through injury.
Bayern’s No. 10 suffered a fractured fibula, along with a dislocated and broken ankle, during the Club World Cup quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain but returned to action midway through last season.
