Jamal Musiala is currently being forced to be patient at FC Bayern. The attacking star is struggling with persistent ankle problems – and the medical department is deliberately intervening
Instead of being on the training pitch, Musiala is currently spending most of his time on the ergometer. The 23-year-old is currently unable to take part in team training and is working individually on his comeback. The reason is a pain reaction in his left ankle – more precisely, it is a tendon problem that can be traced back to his serious injury last summer, as reported by tz
Doctors deliberately slow Musiala down
As already expected internally at FCB, these complaints are no surprise. Tendons react much more slowly to strain than muscles and need more time to heal completely. Bayern doctors had already predicted this phase early on – as a natural consequence of the increasing intensity on the way back to top form
Nevertheless, Musiala is growing impatient. After his long enforced break, the attacking player wants to get back to full fitness as soon as possible. But this is precisely where the decision-makers come in: according to tz, the medical department is deliberately slowing him down to avoid any further risk
FC Bayern are aware of the implications of this, and the current phase is considered crucial – it is the last opportunity to fully stabilize Musiala before the hot phase of the season and the upcoming World Cup in the summer
Comeback in the CL clash against Real?
It was against this backdrop that the decision was made not to nominate Musiala for the upcoming international matches for the German national team. National coach Julian Nagelsmann made it clear that the club and the association are following the same line: „The most important thing is that the player first gets fit and healthy at Bayern Munich.“
TV pundit Dietmar Hamann also believes this is the right move – but at the same time warns that time is pressing: the World Cup is currently „a long way off“ and it is now crucial that Musiala is completely free of symptoms and regains confidence in his body
Despite the current setbacks, there are also positive signs. After the international break, Musiala will gradually be reintegrated into team training. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany is optimistic: „I’m not worried, it’s getting better and better.“
Whether it will be enough for the Champions League clash against Real Madrid remains to be seen.