FC Bayern can once again hope for Jamal Musiala in the decisive phase of the season. In the 2-1 away win in Eindhoven, the international scored his first competitive goal after a long injury lay-off – and sent out a strong signal. The goal was more than just a goal, it felt like redemption
It came in the 58th minute, when Jamal Musiala finished off a brilliant counter-attack to give FC Bayern a 1-0 lead against PSV Eindhoven. It was a very special moment for the 22-year-old, as it was his first competitive goal since 15 June, when he scored three times against Auckland City at the Club World Cup. This was followed by a long period of suffering
The relief after the final whistle was correspondingly great. „I’m really happy about my goal,“ explained Musiala and gave a deep insight: „Mum has already written me thousands of WhatsApp messages.“ The attacking player made it clear that he is currently less concerned with numbers than with the feeling on the pitch. „I’m mainly happy to be back on the pitch. My focus is now on the next game, to keep raising my level. I’ve had good campaigns and am now slowly getting back into it,“ said Musiala on DAZN
The international is not yet at 100 per cent, he feels that himself, but the path is right. „When I’m on the pitch, I just want to have a lot of energy and focus and deliver. Today was a good day,“ said the right-footer, summing up his emotional state. For FC Bayern, this is news with enormous implications – especially with a view to the coming weeks
Eberl, Kane and Hamann rave about the Bayern star
The fact that Musiala’s goal was more than just a nice moment was also underlined by the reactions from the Bayern camp. Sporting director Max Eberl praised above all the way the attacking player dealt with the situation. „Nobody expects miracles from Jamal. And yet he played a very, very good game after such a long time,“ emphasised the 52-year-old after the game. He was particularly impressed by Musiala’s attitude. The youngster was „happy. He is extremely humble and grateful to be back on the pitch. He can play without pressure,“ said Eberl
Superstar Harry Kane was also impressed. The Englishman had clear words for his team-mate’s goal: „Wonderful goal from an acute angle, he showed his qualities, was outstanding. I take my hat off to him.“ Kane also made it clear how important Musiala is for the record champions‘ ambitions: „We will still need him in the big games if we want to achieve something.“
Dietmar Hamann is also convinced that the goal in Eindhoven can have a lasting effect. The TV pundit said on Sky that Musiala would be „incredibly inspired“ by this moment of success. Especially after a long injury break, such a moment is often the decisive step back to top form
Musiala’s return comes at the right time for FC Bayern. The knockout matches in the Champions League are about to begin and a tight title fight awaits at national level. The fact that the creative focal point of the attack is scoring again could become a decisive factor. The game in Eindhoven was more than just a stage victory – it was the comeback of a beacon of hope.