Jamal Musiala opened up on his experience of dealing with a long-term injury, claiming that a footballer "learns a lot" while going through the recovery process. Having fractured his fibula in a Club World Cup game in July, it's not yet clear when the 22-year-old will return to the pitch. However, the German international cannot wait to "come back even better" and "have fun" with his Bayern Munich team-mates.
Horror injury impedes Musiala's 2025-26 season
Musiala suffered a long-term injury at the Club World Cup in July, after a horror challenge from ex-Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the quarter-final resulted in a fractured fibula following an ankle dislocation. The Bayern superstar successfully underwent surgery, which ruled him out for almost the entirety of the remainder of 2025. He is, however, recovering well from the setback after admitting that "the first few weeks weren't easy" for him. The youngster is able to walk without crutches and is eyeing a comeback before the end of the year.
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The Bavarians have a spotless record since the beginning of the ongoing season, winning 10 games out of 10 during which they have found the back of the net a ridiculous 38 times. Harry Kane has scored 18 of those goals, forming a formidable frontline alongside the magnificent Michael Olise, a rejuvenated Serge Gnabry, and summer signing Luis Diaz. It will be fascinating to see how head coach Vincent Kompany integrates Musiala back into the team following his return from injury. Kane, in particular, has benefited from the 22-year-old's absence, as it has allowed him to drop deeper and showcase his link-up play to a much greater extent. The real challenge will be finding the right balance, as Musiala’s creativity and flair will be crucial to the team's attacking dynamic.
Musiala's positive outlook on injuries
Speaking to Bayern Munich's official website, Musiala said: “I think you learn a lot during an injury. For example, I see how much fun you normally have and how much I love football. And you have the time to calmly look at everything you can do better. You don’t have that time to think about everything on the pitch. And obviously I want to come back better.
“I’ve been with my family almost the whole time since my injury. They’ve helped me a lot, also to be able to switch off from everything.
“You can see how well we’re playing, how much fun everyone’s having. I want to be a part of that and back on the pitch, also with Phonzy [Alphonso Davies]. We want to have fun after our injuries and make sure we win a lot as a team.”
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Die Roten have enjoyed a stunning start to the 2025-26 season, making them one of the early favourites for both the Bundesliga and the Champions League. They are also set to welcome back Davies soon, after the Canadian full-back has spent over six months on the sidelines. Things are looking bright for Bayern, but they will hope for complacency to not set in when they take on rivals Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.
