Musiala faints again, reveals neurological diagnosis
Bayern Munich midfielder had a new episode during a friendly and reassured fans by explaining he is receiving medical care


Jamal Musiala worried Bayern Munich once again this Tuesday (18th). The German midfielder fainted during the friendly against Heidenheim, just three days after feeling unwell in another pre-season match against RB Leipzig.
The new episode happened just minutes after Musiala entered the pitch. The player had started the match on the bench and was brought on in the second half, but had to leave the field after problems resurfaced.
The episodes are treatable and I am receiving proper medical care.
After the incident, Musiala used his social media to clarify the situation and reassure fans. The player revealed he was diagnosed with a neurological dysfunction that causes brief, temporary episodes of unconsciousness.
According to the athlete himself, the episodes are treatable and are being monitored by specialists. Musiala also stated that he is receiving proper medical care and expressed optimism about his recovery.
The first recent episode happened on Saturday (15th), during the friendly against RB Leipzig. On that occasion, Musiala even scored a goal before feeling unwell and collapsing on the pitch. He left the field conscious and was treated by Bayern's medical staff.
Three days later, the problem occurred again against Heidenheim. The new fainting spell led Bayern to increase attention to the player's condition, who is expected to undergo specialized monitoring before returning normally to activities.
Despite the concern caused by the images, Musiala stated that the condition does not currently pose a serious risk to his health. The player also stressed that he intends to continue his career and follow the guidance of the professionals responsible for his treatment.
Bayern are monitoring the player's progress and will define the next steps together with the medical team.
The situation comes after a difficult period for Musiala. The player spent months out due to a serious injury suffered during the 2025 Club World Cup and had been working to regain his best physical condition.
At 23 years old, Musiala is considered one of the leading figures of the new generation of German football and one of Bayern Munich's most important players. For that reason, his medical condition has been closely followed by the club and fans.
At this moment, Bayern's priority is to ensure the player receives the necessary care before returning to the pitch. The continuity of his season will depend on how his condition evolves and the specialists' assessment.
Musiala, for his part, seeks to convey calm. After two episodes in just a few days, the German reinforced that he is receiving treatment and intends to overcome the problem in order to return to playing normally for Bayern Munich.
Correction: this article attributed to head coach Vincent Kompany a statement about Bayern proceeding with caution in the case; he had made no such comment, and the passage has been removed.
Correction (22/09): the text said Musiala fainted against Heidenheim four days after the friendly against RB Leipzig; from Saturday (15th) to Tuesday (18th) is three days.
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Frequently asked questions
- What happened to Musiala in the friendly against Heidenheim?
- He fainted this Tuesday (18th) only minutes after coming on. Musiala started on the bench, was introduced in the second half and had to leave the pitch when the problems returned. It was his second episode in three days, after feeling unwell against RB Leipzig.
- What diagnosis did Musiala reveal on social media?
- The midfielder said he had been diagnosed with a neurological dysfunction that brings on short, passing spells of unconsciousness. He called the episodes treatable, said specialists are monitoring him and sounded optimistic about his recovery.
- Does the condition put Musiala's health and career at risk?
- By his own account, there is no serious risk for now. He said he plans to carry on with his career and follow the instructions of the professionals treating him, while Bayern track his progress and set the next steps with their medical team.





