Bayern’s Musiala suffering from treatable seizures

August 18, 2026 No Comments

Bayern Munich’s Musiala: Treatable seizures reason for collapsesESPN News ServicesMultiple AuthorsAug 18, 2026, 03:57 PM ET

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed he is experiencing treatable absence seizures after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days.

The 23-year-old Germany international went down shortly after entering Tuesday’s friendly at Heidenheim 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 Saturday during a friendly against RB Leipzig. German news agency DPA revealed he had left the field on his own but still appeared dazed.

“I understand that many of you are worried. I would like to put those concerns to rest today and explain the situation: I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary — but treatable — absence seizures resulting from a neurological dysfunction,” he posted on Instagram.

“These can lead to the kind of incidents seen recently, such as during the match against Leipzig or the game in Heidenheim.

“I know they might look alarming at first glance, but for me, they are currently part of my everyday life. I am receiving excellent medical care and remain very optimistic. FC Bayern and my personal support network are right by my side, helping me through this.”

Jamal Musiala collapsed to the field in Bayern Munich’s friendly with Heidenheim on Tuesday. EyesWideOpen/Getty ImagesBayern sporting director Max Eberl was asked after Tuesday’s game about Musiala playing again following his collapse on the field Saturday, responding that the player would soon address the matter but that “we knew about it and we are aware of the situation.”Added Musiala: “Importantly, there is no further health risk involved. In close consultation and regular contact with the experts, it was my personal wish to face this challenge; with the medical clearance of the neurologists, I want to continue doing what helps my recovery most: simply living my life and pursuing my passion for playing football.”I have taken full responsibility for this decision. Overall, I feel very positive and am on the right track.Musiala added his “wish to keep this matter private, sharing it only with my closest circle, the club, and the medical experts.”Musiala broke his left leg last summer during Bayern’s match against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup and returned to action in the Bundesliga at the start of 2026.

He was a key player for Germany at the 2026 World Cup, where Julien Nagelsmann’s side was surprisingly eliminated in the round of 32 by Paraguay.

Bundesliga champions Bayern face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the German Supercup, the traditional curtain-raiser for the season.

Information from The Associated Press and PA contributed to this report.