Overview
- On Friday, Bayern confirmed Musiala will not be in the squad for Saturday’s Franz‑Beckenbauer Supercup at Dortmund and will instead train individually while doctors manage his care.
- Musiala twice collapsed in preseason friendlies after being substituted on, with the incidents occurring only minutes into his appearances against RB Leipzig and 1. FC Heidenheim.
- The 23‑year‑old disclosed that the episodes are 'absencen', meaning brief, treatable lapses of awareness linked to a neurological dysfunction, and he made the disclosure with the club’s agreement.
- Bayern says a recent change in Musiala’s medication produced side effects that explain the visible episodes, doctors believe further play does not create an acute extra health risk, and a monitored return for the Bundesliga opener is possible.
- Separately in Bundesliga roster news, 1. FC Köln announced Saïd El Mala has extended his contract through 2031 and will take the number 10 shirt, ending transfer speculation about the young forward.