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Jamal Musiala announces neurological diagnosis after collapses
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Jamal Musiala announces neurological diagnosis after collapses

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala announced a neurological diagnosis via Instagram following two recent collapses on the field.
  • Musiala stated he has been diagnosed with temporary, treatable absence seizures due to a neurological dysfunction, which caused the incidents.
  • He reassured fans that there is no further health risk and he is receiving the best medical treatment, expressing optimism about his recovery.

FC Bayern Munich's young star Jamal Musiala has shared a diagnosis following two concerning on-field collapses. Musiala took to Instagram to inform fans that he has been diagnosed with temporary, treatable absence seizures stemming from a neurological dysfunction.

The most important thing first โ€“ I'm fine!

โ€” Jamal MusialaJamal Musiala's Instagram post announcing his diagnosis.

These seizures were the cause of his collapse during a match against RB Leipzig and the subsequent incident during the game against Heidenheim. Musiala described the phenomenon as "scary at first glance" but stated it is now part of his daily life and is being managed with "the best medical treatment."

temporarily short-occurring, but easily treatable absences have been identified, which are due to a neurological dysfunction.

โ€” Jamal MusialaJamal Musiala's Instagram post explaining his diagnosis.

He emphasized that there is no further health risk associated with his condition and expressed strong optimism about his recovery. Musiala's announcement aims to provide clarity and reassurance to supporters concerned about his well-being.

I know that these look scary at first glance โ€“ but for me, they are currently part of my everyday life. I am receiving the best medical treatment for this and am very optimistic.

โ€” Jamal MusialaJamal Musiala's Instagram post explaining his condition and treatment.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.