Overview
- Musiala collapsed during Bayern’s final pre-season friendly at Heidenheim on Tuesday, marking a second on-field faint in three days after a similar episode against RB Leipzig.
- Medical staff and players immediately attended him on the pitch, teammates formed a protective circle, and he left the field assisted but on his feet.
- Musiala posted that doctors have diagnosed brief, treatable 'absences' caused by a neurological dysfunction and that he is receiving specialist care.
- The player said neurologists have authorized him to keep training and playing while monitored and Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl said the club is aware and that Musiala will speak publicly soon.
- Musiala’s recent recovery from a serious 2025 leg fracture and a heavy schedule have been noted by the club and media, and team doctors and coaches will decide his availability for upcoming matches including the German Supercup.