Jamal Musiala continues to work toward his return. The Bayern star has now begun ball drills at Säbener Straße.
There’s more good news from FC Bayern regarding Jamal Musiala. The 23-year-old is making further progress following his muscle tear in his right thigh and took the next step toward returning to team training on Thursday.
As FC Bayern reported on its website, Musiala trained individually at Säbener Straße before team practice. Together with fitness coach Simon Martinello, the offensive player first completed a running session. This was followed by changes of direction around cones and drills with the ball.
This marks another step up in Musiala’s training load. The Bayern star had already returned to individual training on the field for the first time on Tuesday. Now, additional movement drills have been added, which are important for his continued return to regular training.
Musiala is working his way back step by step
Musiala was injured about two weeks ago while playing for the German national team. It was particularly disappointing: The attacking player was set to play in the Nations League match against the Netherlands but suffered a torn muscle fiber during the warm-up.
The initial prognosis called for a recovery period of about three to four weeks. This meant Musiala was in danger of missing several important Bayern matches in October. There is still no specific date set for his return.
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The fact that the 23-year-old is now back working with the ball and able to make changes of direction is nevertheless another positive sign. However, especially with muscle injuries, FC Bayern is unlikely to take any unnecessary risks and will continue to increase his workload in a controlled manner.
For Vincent Kompany, a return of his star attacker as soon as possible would be particularly valuable. The Munich team is facing an intense stretch with numerous competitive matches, during which the depth of the roster will play a key role.
Musiala remains on track. While there are still a few more steps to take before he returns to team training, the most recent sessions show that the Bayern star’s rehab is progressing as planned.