Overview
- On Sunday Uli Hoeneß told Bavarian broadcaster BR24 that Musiala has an illness that “cannot easily be cured” but can be managed with medication and questioned whether the 23-year-old can regain his previous performance level.
- Bayern and medical specialists have publicly described Musiala’s problem as a neurological dysfunction that causes treatable absence seizures, and local reports say doctors adjusted his medication and he has had no further collapse episodes for roughly eight weeks.
- Musiala remains under contract with Bayern until 2030 and is among the club’s highest earners, and Hoeneß warned that the neurological condition is not covered by the insurance in his deal, creating a contractual and financial dilemma for the club.
- A separate physical setback now complicates his comeback: Musiala tore a muscle fibre on September 24 while on Germany duty and that injury has delayed his availability, with a cautious return around 21 November described as tentative by local reports.
- Hoeneß’s blunt public comments have caused frustration inside Bayern and split pundits—some former players say he was trying to spur Musiala while others fault the timing—leaving club messaging strained as medical staff continue to manage his rehabilitation.