Jamal Musiala will miss the FC Bayern Munich Bundesliga season opener against VfB Stuttgart after experiencing on-pitch collapses during pre-season preparations, according to multiple media reports. The 23-year-old has not yet returned to the squad as medical staff work to adjust his medication following a series of recent health incidents.
Bundesliga Season Opener Absence Confirmed by Media Reports
Bayern Munich will begin their domestic campaign on Friday at 20.30 local time (18.30 UTC) without one of their key players. Outlets including kicker and Bild reported that Musiala remains sidelined for the fixture against Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. FC Heidenheim, forcing him out of the subsequent DFL-Supercup victory against Borussia Dortmund.
Medical Adjustments and Return Timeline
Club officials and medical personnel are currently managing a medical situation regarding Musiala’s ongoing condition. According to Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl, an altered medication regimen recently led to a cluster of recurring seizure-like episodes. In consultation with head coach Vincent Kompany and the club’s medical team, the priority remains stabilizing the player’s treatment before he re-enters competitive action. Reports indicate that Musiala is expected to resume team training over the course of the week, though an immediate matchday return has been ruled out.
Stakes for Bayern Munich and Vincent Kompany
The absence of Musiala presents an early challenge for manager Vincent Kompany as the record champions target a strong start to the Bundesliga season. The club has not yet issued a formal, detailed medical bulletin regarding a definitive return date to the matchday squad, leaving medical staff to dictate the cautious approach required for his long-term health and athletic recovery.
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