Football: Musiala reportedly out of Bayern squad for Supercup

Bayern Munich's young star Jamal Musiala is expected to be sidelined for the upcoming Supercup clash against Borussia Dortmund, according to media reports. The German international has suffered two collapses during recent pre-season matches, raising concerns about his fitness. Musiala reportedly fainted during games against RB Leipzig and 1. FC Heidenheim, requiring medical attention on both occasions. Although he was able to leave the field under his own power, his participation in the season opener is now in doubt. The "tz" and "Bild" newspapers were the first to report his likely absence from the squad. Coach Vincent Kompany is expected to announce the official squad on Friday. Musiala himself has attributed his episodes to "absences," a term he explained as stemming from neurological dysfunction. These "absences," a French term for "absence" in English, manifest as brief moments where he appears to lose consciousness. Medically, these episodes are described as a form of epileptic seizure. While medical professionals have indicated no increased risk with further play, the possibility of future occurrences during matches or training remains. The club and player are navigating these health concerns as the new season approaches.