Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is dealing with a neurological issue but doing well, despite collapsing during a preseason game at Heidenheim, three days after a similar incident against Leipzig.

The 23-year-old Germany international went down shortly after entering Tuesday’s friendly as a substitute in the second half. Players from both teams made a circle around Musiala as he received medical treatment. He was then helped as he walked off the pitch.

Musiala had collapsed on Saturday during a friendly against Leipzig. German news agency DPA reported he had left the field on his own but still appeared dazed.

After Tuesday’s game, Musiala posted a message on his Instagram account, explaining that he had been diagnosed with temporary “but easily treatable absence seizures” caused by a neurological problem.

“These can lead to the moments that happened recently, such as against Leipzig or even now in Heidenheim,” Musiala wrote.

Bayern, in its report on Tuesday’s game, only said of the incident: “There was a setback when Jamal Musiala had to be subbed off with a knock minutes after coming on.”

Musiala said he’s “very optimistic” and is receiving excellent medical treatment.

“The important thing is that there is no additional health risk,” he wrote.