Jamal Musiala reveals "neurological dysfunction" after on-field incident in Bayern Munich friendly against Heidenheim
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has given an update on his health, citing "a neurological dysfunction" following two on-field incidents in recent days.
Musiala appeared to collapse off the ball in Bayern's friendly against RB Leipzig on Saturday, but was part of Vincent Kompany's squad for the team's final warm-up game of the summer against Heidenheim on Tuesday.
However, just minutes after coming off the bench in the second half, he was forced off again, accompained by medical staff.
The Germany international later posted an update on his health on Instagram channel.
"First things first – I’m doing well. I’m especially grateful for all your messages and your support," he wrote.
"I understand that many of you are worried. Today, I’d like to put your minds at ease and explain the situation a little: I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary but readily treatable absences, which are caused by a neurological dysfunction.
These can lead to the episodes that have occurred recently, such as against Leipzig and now in Heidenheim.
"I know that they may seem scary at first glance – but for me, they are currently part of my everyday life. I am receiving the best possible medical treatment for this and I am very optimistic. FC Bayern and the people close to me are always by my side and supporting me on this journey.
"The important thing is that there is no further health risk beyond this. In close consultation and regular communication with the specialists, it was my personal wish to face this challenge and, with the approval of the neurological specialists, to continue doing what helps me most in my recovery: simply getting on with my everyday life and continuing to pursue my passion of playing football.
"I have taken responsibility for that decision. Overall, I have a very good feeling and I’m on the right track. What helps me most on this journey is continuing to chase victories and titles with my team, with your fantastic support.
"I hope this helps you understand me a little better. At the same time, I ask for your understanding that I would like to continue keeping this matter within the circle of my closest confidants, the club and the experts."
Bayern take on Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on Saturday 22 August, before raising the curtain on the new Bundesliga season at home to VfB Stuttgart on Friday 28 August.
