"I am doing well": Bayern star Musiala gives all-clear after two collapses
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bayern Munich player Jamal Musiala has reassured fans after collapsing twice on the field within a few days.
- Musiala described the issue as temporary "absences" due to a "neurological dysfunction" but stated there is no further health risk.
- He is receiving medical treatment and is optimistic about his recovery, expressing a personal desire to continue playing football.
Jamal Musiala, the 23-year-old German international and Bayern Munich star, has spoken out following two on-field collapses, offering a measure of reassurance to concerned fans and the club.
The most important thing first - I am doing well! Temporarily short-lived, but easily treatable absences have been detected in me, which are due to a neurological dysfunction.
"The most important thing first - I am doing well!" Musiala announced via social media. He explained that he has been diagnosed with temporary, treatable "absences" stemming from a "neurological dysfunction." These episodes occurred during Bayern's friendly match against Heidenheim and previously against RB Leipzig, where he was attended to by medical staff before leaving the field.
I am receiving the best medical treatment in this regard and am very optimistic. FC Bayern and my personal environment are always by my side and support me on this path. Importantly, there is no further health risk.
Musiala described these incidents as part of his current daily life but emphasized that there is no additional health risk. He is currently under the best medical care and feels optimistic about his recovery. Both FC Bayern and his personal support system are providing him with unwavering assistance.
It was my personal wish, in close coordination and regular exchange with the experts, to face the challenge and, with the clearance of the neurological specialists, to continue dedicating myself to what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and pursuing my passion, playing football. I have taken responsibility for that.
He further stated that it was his personal wish, in close consultation with experts and with the clearance of neurological specialists, to "face the challenge and continue dedicating myself to what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and pursuing my passion, playing football." Musiala believes he is on a "good path" toward recovery.
I believe I am on a good path.
Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.