LONDON, England, July 6, 2025 – Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala will likely be out for a “lengthy interval” after struggling a damaged leg and dislocated ankle throughout Saturday’s World Cup Club defeat by Paris St-Germain.
The 22-year-old was injured within the first half when he was caught by keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma whereas chasing down a ball close to the byeline.
Musiala, who screamed in agony as he clutched his left ankle, lined his face along with his shirt when he was taken off on a stretcher.
The attacking midfielder was taken to hospital for evaluation and has now flown again to Munich for surgical procedure.
“This severe harm and the lengthy absence are an actual shock for Jamal and all of us. This hits FC Bayern arduous,” mentioned Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl.
“Everyone is aware of how immensely vital Jamal is for our recreation and what a central position he performs for our staff. Furthermore, the human affect is extremely bitter; all of us really feel for him: Jamal has simply recovered from an harm and can now be out for an additional lengthy interval.
“He will get all the pieces he wants from us. We will help him intensively and be by his facet, and we’re already wanting ahead to him being again on the pitch.”
Donnarumma averted his eyes after wanting over at Musiala’s harm, whereas Bayern’s gamers had been distraught because the Germany worldwide was attended to by membership physios.
Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer referred to as Donnarumma’s problem “dangerous” and criticised the Italy worldwide’s conduct.
“You simply settle for that your opponent would possibly get injured. It might even be a team-mate,” mentioned Neuer.
“So I went over to him and mentioned: ‘Don’t you need’ – as a result of it was half-time anyway – ‘don’t you wish to go over there? Jamal is mendacity there, he’ll in all probability keep within the hospital, he has a severe harm, and I feel it’s solely proper to go over there out of respect and want him effectively and simply say a bit sorry.’
“After that, he went over to Jamal. Fairness is at all times vital, and I’d have reacted otherwise.”
Following the match, Donnarumma mentioned “all my prayers and effectively needs are with you Jamal” in a social media put up.
