Jamal Musiala’s health situation has been a concern for FC Bayern. Now Uli Hoeneß has also spoken out. The honorary president addresses his deep concern—and assures the 23-year-old of the club’s full support.
Jamal Musiala’s second collapse during the preseason match against 1. FC Heidenheim has also hit Uli Hoeneß hard. Just a few days after the first incident at the Telekom Cup against RB Leipzig, the Bayern star collapsed on the field once again.
Hoeneß watched the match against Heidenheim on TV. The fact that the situation repeated itself within just a few days came as a huge surprise to the 74-year-old. “That it happened again just four days later—that really knocked me off my feet,” the Bayern honorary president explained on RTL.
The news of the latest incident affected him deeply. “I was speechless—which is rare enough,” said Hoeneß.
According to the longtime Bayern manager, Musiala’s health issues were already generally known to the German record champions. There had reportedly been indications of this before. What was new, however, was that the problem had now occurred twice in quick succession during a game—and thus in full public view.
Hoeneß is constantly thinking of Musiala
Hoeneß also made it clear just how much Musiala’s situation weighs on him personally. “I go to bed at night thinking about him and wake up in the morning thinking about him,” explained the honorary president.
At FC Bayern, Musiala can count on the team’s full support in this situation. Hoeneß made it unmistakably clear: “There is unconditional support for Jamal.”
At the same time, according to his statements, there are positive signs from the medical side. Neurologists have confirmed that, from their perspective, there are no fundamental concerns regarding high-performance sports. Nevertheless, FC Bayern must now “feel its way” cautiously through this new situation.
The timing of the incidents is particularly bitter for Hoeneß. After the World Cup, the Munich club had pinned great hopes on Musiala and his continued athletic development. “We always believed that a new era would begin for Jamal after the World Cup,” Hoeneß explained. Then, of all times, his first collapse occurred in the very first game after the tournament.
Musiala himself publicly explained the circumstances following the latest incident in Heidenheim. He said he had been diagnosed with “temporary, brief, but easily treatable episodes of absence” attributable to a neurological dysfunction.
The 23-year-old also emphasized that he is undergoing medical treatment and remains optimistic. According to his own statement, there are no further health risks. Musiala had also stated that he would like to continue playing soccer once he receives clearance from his neurologists.
It remains to be seen when and to what extent the national team player will be used in upcoming matches. However, based on Hoeneß’s statements, it is clear that Musiala’s health is the top priority at FC Bayern and that the club will fully support its star forward as he moves forward.