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Musiala Cleared for Training After Injury Scare but Bayern Hesitant to Play Him Against Benfica

He felt a precautionary calf twinge in Miami before rejoining full training as Bayern considers resting him despite clinching knockout qualification.

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Jamal Musiala im Spiel gegen die Boca Juniors
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Overview

  • Musiala exited in the 25th minute of the friendly against Boca Juniors after feeling a calf twinge.
  • Medical assessments confirmed no serious damage, clearing him to train with the squad the following day.
  • His availability for Tuesday’s Club World Cup group finale against Benfica Lissabon remains under review given his recent thigh injury.
  • Bayern coach Vincent Kompany faces a selection dilemma as the team has already secured a place in the knockout stage.
  • He marked his return from a two-month thigh injury by scoring a hat-trick in Bayern’s opening match against Auckland City.