Bayern Munich's Musiala faces 'drama' with neurological dysfunction

Bayern Munich's honorary president, Uli Hoeness, described the neurological dysfunction affecting forward Jamal Musiala as a "drama." The 23-year-old German international experienced two fainting spells within three days during the club's preseason for the 2026-2027 season, first in Munich against Leipzig and then in Heidenheim.

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It's a drama, especially for Jamal. These two incidents on Saturday and yesterday are a problem first for Jamal but also in the medium term for Bayern. We have no words, we had not prepared for this. We have to learn to manage the situation.

Musiala himself addressed the incidents on Instagram, explaining they were "brief episodes of absence, temporary and easily treatable" due to a "neurological dysfunction." He assured that there are no "additional health risks." Hoeness confirmed the club was aware of the issue for some time and that neurologists monitoring Musiala see no obstacles to him continuing high-level sports. "We coordinated quickly and decided there would be unconditional support for Jamal at all levels," Hoeness stated, adding that Musiala is under medical supervision.

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brief episodes of absence, temporary and easily treatable

"It's a drama, especially for Jamal," Hoeness told German television RTL. "These two incidents on Saturday and yesterday are a problem first for Jamal but also in the medium term for Bayern. We have no words, we had not prepared for this. We have to learn to manage the situation."

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no additional health risks

Neurologist Maria Ilyas Feldmann commented that the term "neurological dysfunction" is vague and could have various causes. She noted that even if it were epilepsy, it wouldn't necessarily preclude high-level sports, as it's a common condition often well-managed. "In principle, professional football remains possible with epilepsy," she told the German press agency SID.

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In principle, professional football remains possible with epilepsy.