Bayern Munich confirms Jamal Musiala will be sidelined for ‘long period of time’
- Bayern Munich lost 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, during which Jamal Musiala suffered a serious ankle injury.
- The injury happened when Musiala and PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma came into contact while both were pursuing a loose ball close to the byeline during first-half stoppage time, with the referee deciding not to call a foul.
- Musiala screamed in agony clutching his left ankle, was stretchered off, taken to hospital, and is likely to be sidelined for four to five months with a broken fibula and ligament damage.
- Bayern manager Vincent Kompany called the injury concerning and promised the best medical care, while PSG’s Achraf Hakimi and defender Nuno Mendes expressed support and hopes for Musiala’s strong return.
- Musiala’s absence challenges Bayern’s ability to compete with elite teams through the season and increases pressure on club transfers as Bayern earned $58.14 million but now must rebuild.
211 Articles
211 Articles
Munich.- Bayern Munich confirmed that midfielder Jamal Musiala faces a prolonged recovery after breaking his leg after his collision with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Club World Cup. Bayern said on Sunday that Musiala flew to Munich in the morning to undergo surgery for the injury he suffered in Saturday's defeat to the PSG in the Final Quarters. The German club reported that doctors found that Musiala "suffered a f…
In a contact with Gianluigi Donnarumma during the PSG shock at the Club World Cup on Saturday, Jamal Musiala suffers from a fracture of the peroné. The offensive environment will be away from the terrain for long months, probably at least four months. - Club World Cup: long unavailability for Musiala, after his fracture of the peroné against the PSG (Sports).
Bayern Munich suffered a double shock in Atlanta on Saturday. The 2-0 defeat to PSG in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup was bittersweet, as they had many clear-cut chances. The main issue was Jamal Musiale's horrific injury.


MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich confirmed that midfielder Jamal Musiala faces a “prolonged” recovery after breaking his leg in a collision with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Club World Cup. Bayern said Sunday that Musiala flew to Munich in the morning to undergo surgery on the injury he suffered in Saturday’s quarterfinal loss to PSG. Bayern said doctors found Musiala “suffered a fracture of the fibula (bone in the lower…
The midfielder collided with the PSG goalkeeper at the Club World Cup, and his team also announced his diagnosis.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium