Jamal Musiala has been going through a difficult time in recent days. Following his collapses in the preseason friendlies against RB Leipzig and 1. FC Heidenheim, the Bayern star revealed publicly that he had been diagnosed with temporary blackouts. Now, the 23-year-old has received personal support from Jürgen Klopp.
As reported by Sport BILD, the new German national team coach picked up the phone immediately after the game against Heidenheim and called Musiala personally.
Klopp first asked how the attacking player was feeling. At the same time, the 59-year-old wanted to encourage his national team player and show his support during this difficult situation.
Klopp makes Musiala’s importance clear
However, the conversation wasn’t just about Musiala’s health. Klopp also made it clear to the Bayern player that he plays a central role in his athletic plans for the DFB.
According to Sport BILD, the new national team coach’s message to Musiala was clear: “You are a central part of my plans for the future. We’re counting on you, and we’ll help you.”
These words clearly had an impact on the Bayern star. Musiala is said to have been impressed by Klopp’s personal support and his statements.
For the 23-year-old, this backing is particularly valuable. Musiala recently had to sit out the Super Cup match against Borussia Dortmund. It is also unlikely that he will play in the Bundesliga opener this coming Friday against Stuttgart. FC Bayern does not want to take any unnecessary risks and is working closely with the medical staff to manage his situation as best as possible.
Musiala remains a key player under Klopp
The fact that Klopp reached out to him personally so early on also shows just how important Musiala is in the new national team coach’s plans.
On the field, the Bayern star is one of the most important players on the German national team. His technical skills, dribbling, and creativity make him a player around whom Klopp can build the DFB’s offense in the coming years.
It remains to be seen when Musiala will be back on the field and available for the national team. The priority for now is to ensure his medical treatment is optimized.
The Bayern pro apparently doesn’t need to worry about his athletic prospects with the DFB. Klopp has made it clear to him personally that he is counting on him—and that Musiala can count on the support of the new national team coach.