Jamal Musiala Reveals Neurological Condition After Collapsing Twice

Jamal Musiala has revealed he is dealing with a neurological condition after collapsing twice in a week during Bayern Munich’s pre-season, but insists he faces no long-term health danger.

The 23-year-old Germany international went down again on Wednesday (AEST), shortly after coming on as a second-half substitute in a friendly in Heidenheim. Teammates and opponents quickly formed a protective circle as he received treatment on the pitch before being helped to walk off.

It was the second worrying moment in a matter of days. On Sunday (AEST), Musiala had also collapsed during a friendly against Leipzig. He was able to leave the field under his own power on that occasion, though witnesses reported he still looked dazed.

This time, Musiala chose to address the situation directly. In a message posted on Instagram after Wednesday’s match, he explained that doctors had diagnosed him with temporary “but easily treatable absence seizures” linked to a neurological issue.

“These can lead to the moments that happened recently, such as against Leipzig or even now in Heidenheim,” he wrote, setting out the cause of the collapses.

Crucially for Bayern and Germany fans, Musiala stressed that specialists had reassured him about the broader picture. He described himself as “very optimistic” and underlined that he is receiving top-level medical care, adding that “the important thing is that there is no additional health risk”.

He also made it clear he wants to keep as much normality as possible while he works through the problem. In what he called a close, ongoing dialogue with experts, Musiala said it was his “personal wish” — with the backing of neurological specialists — to confront the issue while continuing with everyday life and staying close to the game that defines him.

His aim, he wrote, is to “devote myself to what helps me most in recovery: to simply live my everyday life and keep up with my passion of playing football”.

Bayern’s official line on Wednesday night was far more restrained. In their match report, the club referred only to “a setback” and said Musiala had to be substituted with a knock minutes after coming on, without mentioning the diagnosis he later shared.

Attention now turns to Sunday’s German Supercup, where Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich meets Borussia Dortmund at 4:30am AEST in the traditional season curtain-raiser. Whether Musiala is cleared to play remains uncertain — and suddenly, his presence on the team sheet feels far less important than the assurance that one of Europe’s brightest talents is being given the time and care he needs.