Jamal Musiala is about to make his comeback at FC Bayern. Coach Vincent Kompany explains the clear plan for the 22-year-old’s return
Bayern fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Jamal Musiala, but while the anticipation of the exceptional player’s return is growing, those responsible at Säbener Straße are deliberately remaining cautious. Coach Vincent Kompany has now openly explained why FC Bayern are continuing to rely on patience for the 22-year-old’s comeback – and what the concrete timetable looks like
Bayern does not want to take any risks
The original plan was for Musiala to be back on the pitch at the start of the new year, but this timetable has now been scrapped. In recent weeks, the attacking midfielder has suffered a minor setback in his recovery training, which has confirmed Munich’s cautious approach
For Vincent Kompany, however, one thing is clear: there is no room for panic. „Everything is going well with Jamal, he’s doing almost everything and is doing a lot of extra work. That’s a good sign – and he’ll be back soon,“ explained the Bayern coach ahead of the away game at 1. FC Köln. The decisive factor is that Musiala not only returns, but also reaches his usual level again. That’s exactly what you don’t want to force
The Belgian made it clear that there will be no quick fix at FC Bayern. Musiala is to be built up step by step, without pressure from outside or inside. „He will be given the time to get back to his level,“ emphasized Kompany. The coach knows that the attacking player cannot immediately be the difference-maker he was before his injury after a long break
Musiala needs to be fully fit for the decisive phase of the season in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and a premature comeback with renewed problems would be the worst-case scenario for everyone involved
Competition? Kompany speaks of „positive problems“
When asked about the growing competition caused by Musiala’s return, Kompany was relaxed. On the contrary: the coach is looking forward to the situation. „I’m really looking forward to the moment when everyone is back! Of course we have a plan for how the puzzle fits,“ explained the 39-year-old
For Kompany, these are precisely the „positive problems“ that characterise a top team. More quality, more options, more tactical flexibility – all of which should benefit FC Bayern in the hot phase of the season. The prerequisite for this, however, is a fit Musiala who can find his rhythm without time pressure
Kompany left it open when exactly the attacking star will make his comeback, but it was clear between the lines that his return is getting closer. And FC Bayern are determined to do everything right this time.