Vincent Kompany Addresses Jamal Musiala's Ongoing 'Neurological' Concerns: "We've Been Managing This For Quite Some Time"

Bayern Munich has been managing Jamal Musiala's neurological condition for over a year, according to Max Eberl, the club's sporting director. The 23-year-old midfielder recently experienced alarming collapses during matches, raising concerns among teammates, opponents, and fans alike. Eberl, alongside Bayern's head coach Vincent Kompany, revealed that these incidents were linked to adjustments in Musiala's treatment regimen for his neurological issue.

In a recent Instagram update following his collapse during a match against Heidenheim, Musiala disclosed that he has been diagnosed with “absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction.” He reassured supporters that there is “no additional health risk” and expressed his determination to continue playing as usual.

The recent events have been described as a “drama” by Bayern's honorary president, Uli Hoeness. However, both Eberl and Kompany emphasized a sense of calm within the club. Eberl stated, “We’ve been dealing with this all of last season. We’ve worked with it, we’ve handled it, and now it’s a situation where a young person is suddenly confronted with this out of nothing – a situation we are helping him navigate.”

Kompany confirmed that Musiala will not participate in the upcoming German Supercup match against Borussia Dortmund due to the heightened focus on his health. He reassured fans that the club is well-prepared, having gathered extensive information about Musiala's condition. “The initial shock happened a while ago,” Kompany noted. “Since then, we’ve gained a far better understanding of the situation and made every decision based on the best possible advice from top experts.”

Addressing the speculation surrounding Musiala's health, Kompany explained that the player had recently altered his treatment, which led to the recent episodes. “It’s totally normal to try something different during treatment,” he said. “Now we want to return to how things were before – when nobody knew anything about it.”

Eberl added that the focus now is on adjusting Musiala's medication to restore him to a state where he had been seizure-free for an extended period. “That’s the process we are overseeing medically, with the medical professionals bearing primary responsibility, of course,” he stated. Musiala is expected to train individually next week as he continues his recovery.

Bayern Munich is set to kick off its Bundesliga title defense at home against Stuttgart on August 28.