Dortmund wishes Musiala well ahead of Supercup clash

Borussia Dortmund officials have put aside club rivalries to send well wishes to Bayern Munich's young star Jamal Musiala, who is recovering from neurological issues. Sport director Lars Ricken stated that concern for Musiala as a person outweighs the intense competition between the two football giants.

"Regardless of the rivalry between Dortmund and Bayern, this is not just about the player, but about the person," Ricken said at a press conference ahead of the Supercup match. "I believe many Dortmund supporters also sympathize with him. We saw frightening images."

Musiala suffered two collapses during recent test matches, later revealing he experiences absences due to a neurological dysfunction, a form of epileptic seizure. Coach Niko Kovac described the incidents as a "shock" but expressed confidence in Bayern's medical staff.

Both Ricken and Kovac hope for Musiala's swift return to the pitch. "We wish the boy all the best, as he is still very young and will hopefully play many, many more games not only for Bayern but also for the German national team," Kovac added. Whether Musiala will be fit for the Supercup on Saturday remains uncertain, but Dortmund hopes to face the best possible Bayern team.