Jamal Musiala, 23, Bayern Munich's midfielder, collapsed on the field during two consecutive friendly matches in August 2026, raising concerns about his health [1, 2, 3, 4]. The first incident occurred last Saturday against RB Leipzig, and the second came on the following Tuesday against Heidenheim, where he collapsed just six minutes after being substituted on and required medical attention before leaving the pitch [1, 3, 4].

Musiala has a diagnosed neurological dysfunction that causes temporary absences or seizures, which are easily treatable [2, 4]. Bayern Munich has been aware of his condition since the start of the 2025-26 season, and the players were also informed [1, 2, 3, 4]. The midfielder posted on Instagram that the seizures have become part of his daily life but emphasized they remain temporary and treatable [2, 4].

According to Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, the collapses were linked to a recent change in Musiala's medication regimen. Kompany said, "I spoke with Jamal, he said, 'no problem, you can say it'. With his treatment, he changed some things and that had some side effects. That is normal, that during treatment you try something else." He expressed confidence in Musiala's recovery and readiness to return to form, calling his progress a "huge step forward" and expecting a strong response from the player [1, 2, 3, 4].

Bayern Munich's sporting director Max Eberl reiterated the club's support, stating, "We've known about it the entire last season. The players also knew about it. For us, it's become part of everyday life. We will give him all our support, have already done so, and will continue to do so. We're doing this together." He stressed the importance of standing by Musiala during his treatment and management of the condition [2].

Musiala had previously suffered a serious injury in July 2025, which sidelined him for six months before the onset of these neurological issues [1, 3, 4]. To allow him time to adjust to the public disclosure of his condition and treatment changes, Bayern has decided he will not be included in the squad for Saturday's German Supercup match against Borussia Dortmund [1, 2, 3, 4].

The team will monitor Musiala closely as he continues adjusting his treatment and preparing for a full return to competitive action.