Overview

• On July 7, Musiala underwent successful surgery in Munich to repair a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle sustained in a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in Atlanta.
• In an Instagram video on July 9, he dismissed fault for the incident, thanked medical staff and vowed to use the recovery period to rebuild strength and positivity.
• PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma said he was shaken by the injury and offered prayers and well wishes to Musiala after the match.
• Manager Vincent Kompany said he had rarely been so angry about an incident and expressed frustration at its timing before the new season.
• Bayern have stepped up interest in Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku to bolster their attack in Musiala’s absence.