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Jamal Musiala (22, Bayern Munich), who was seriously injured at the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, has been diagnosed.
Munich said on its official website on the 7th (Korea time) 'As a result of the examination, Musiala dislocated his ankle and fractured his calf bone. 'Currently flew back to Munich from Orlando, USA, and is scheduled for surgery soon,' the release said. Although it did not disclose the specific rehabilitation period, local German newspapers such as Bild and Kicker predicted that it would be inevitable to leave for at least four to five months.
Musiala collided with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first half extra time in the quarterfinals of the tournament against Paris Saint-Germain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on the 6th. Inundated to win a loose ball inside the penalty box, he collided with Donnarumma, who attempted a diving catch. TV broadcast footage showed a shocking scene of Musiala's ankle turning during a collision with Donnarumma. Musiala collapsed screaming at the same time as the collision, and even Donnarumma showed her sorrow with her head wrapped around her. Musiala was immediately taken to the hospital, but the result was serious. Munich general manager Max Eberl said "It's a big shock to the club, with both serious injuries and long-term absences. We all feel sorry for Jamal because we know how important he is in the team."," he said of the team's atmosphere. Bild said 'Mousiala's injury scene broke the hearts of all fans. The scene of the injury shown on the TV screen was so difficult to even watch. 'He suffered another tragic injury in his first start in three months of a muscle rupture.
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It is unclear whether Musiala will be able to return within this season. It is predicted that it will take at least four months to recover from the injury. Considering rehabilitation and recovery of the sense of play, it is difficult to guarantee whether he will be able to return within this season, aside from returning within the first half. Since it was Musiala, who had a long history of leaving the game due to a muscle rupture injury last season, the addition of this injury is expected to make it more difficult to recover the sense of play. In the end, the 2025-2026 season itself could be blown into the air. Musiala, who made his debut in Munich's first team in 2000 and scored 64 goals in 207 games amid rapid growth, received the ace's symbol number 10 ahead of the new season. However, this injury puts not only his performance this season but also his growth at a critical juncture.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
