Jamal Musiala breaks silence on ‘seizures’ after collapsing during consecutive Bayern Munich games

By admin — In News — August 19, 2026

   ​Jamal Musiala has collapsed in back-to-back Bayern Munich games -Credit:Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesBayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has broken his silence after collapsing late in the Bundesliga giants’ 3-1 Telekom Cup win against RB Leipzig on Saturday, and then again during their 4-2 friendly win on Tuesday at 1. FC Heidenheim.The 23-year-old Germany international was caught by teammate Ismael Saibari as he slowly collapsed backwards on Saturday, but was named to Vincent Kompany’s matchday squad just three days later against Heidenheim. After coming on in the 60th minute, Musiala lasted just nine minutes before collapsing again, with players from both teams quickly surrounding him as he received treatment on the field before walking off, straight to the locker room.Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign Arsenal star and sends Marcus Rashford warningFIFA fires executive after he called for embattled President Gianni Infantino to resignMusiala said on Tuesday he has ‘been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures’ -Credit:EyesWideOpen/Getty ImagesThis time, Musiala has opted to speak publicly on the situation, revealing that he is managing “treatable absence seizures.”“First things first – I’m doing well! I’m especially grateful for your messages and support!” he wrote on Instagram, via an online translation. “I understand that many of you are worried. I’d like to address those concerns today and explain something: 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 the one in Heidenheim.“I know that these 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.“Importantly, there is no further health risk. In close consultation and regular communication with the experts, it has been my personal wish to take on this challenge and, with the clearance from the neurologists, to continue focusing on what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my daily life and pursuing my passion for playing football. I have taken responsibility for this. To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HERE“Overall, I have a very good feeling and am on the right track. What helps me most on this path is continuing to chase victories and titles with my team and your fantastic support.“I hope you can understand my situation better now. At the same time, I ask for your understanding that I would like to keep this matter within the circle of my closest confidants, the club, and the experts. Thank you very much. Yours, J.”Bayern is scheduled to return to action on Saturday when they face Borussia Dortmund in the DFL-Supercup, before opening their league title defense on   

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