FC Bayern's Musiala Explains Collapses as 'Neurological Dysfunction'

Jamal Musiala, the 23-year-old German international footballer for FC Bayern Munich, has addressed fans following his recent on-field collapses, explaining they stem from a temporary "neurological dysfunction."

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The most important thing first – I am fine! I understand that many of you are worried. I want to take away that worry today and explain something to you.

Musiala experienced two recent incidents where he collapsed without opponent contact during test matches, first against RB Leipzig and then during a game against 1. FC Heidenheim. He was treated by medical personnel on the field and left the games appearing dazed.

"The most important thing first – I am fine!" Musiala posted on social media after the Heidenheim match. "I understand that many of you are worried. I want to take away that worry today and explain something to you." He clarified that he has been diagnosed with "temporarily short-lived, but easily treatable absences, which are due to a neurological dysfunction." These episodes, he noted, can lead to the moments he has experienced recently.

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It has been diagnosed in me temporarily short-lived, but easily treatable absences, which are due to a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the moments that have occurred recently, like against Leipzig or also now in Heidenheim.

Musiala assured supporters that he is receiving "the best medical treatment" and is "very optimistic." He emphasized that there is "no further health risk" and that his club, FC Bayern, and his personal support system are fully behind him. "It is important that there is no further health risk," he stated.

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I am in the best medical treatment and very optimistic. FC Bayern and my personal environment are always by my side and support me on this path. It is important that there is no further health risk.

He further explained that it was his personal decision, made in close consultation with experts, to continue playing. "To face the challenge and with the release of the neurological specialists to continue dedicating myself to what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and continuing to pursue my passion for playing football. I have taken responsibility for that." Musiala believes he is on a "good path" toward recovery.

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To face the challenge and with the release of the neurological specialists to continue dedicating myself to what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and continuing to pursue my passion for playing football. I have taken responsibility for that.