Bayern Munich's Ace Musiala Faces Long Absence Due to Shocking Injury
Bayern Munich's key forward Jamal Musiala suffered a serious injury during the match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), dealing a significant blow to the team.
The incident occurred on the 6th (KST) during the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, shocking fans in the stadium as well as TV viewers.
In first-half stoppage time, Musiala collided violently with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma while trying to win the ball inside the opponent's penalty box.
During the process, Musiala's left leg became trapped against Donnarumma's body, resulting in a horrifying scene where his leg completely twisted outward.
Footage captured by the broadcast showed what appeared to be a complete dislocation in the ankle area. Immediately after the injury, Musiala expressed extreme pain, and surrounding players watched the situation with serious expressions.
Donnarumma, the player involved in the collision, was seen covering his face and shedding tears. Ultimately, Musiala was carried off the field on a stretcher.
Musiala's Injury Poses 'Double Trouble' for Bayern
On the same day, Bayern lost to PSG with a score of 0-2, resulting in their elimination from the Club World Cup.
Bayern had recorded 2 wins and 1 loss in the group stage against Auckland City, Boca Juniors, and Benfica, and progressed to the quarterfinals by defeating Flamengo 4-2. However, they could not overcome the barrier posed by PSG, who achieved a treble in the 2024-25 season.
Despite being at a disadvantage with two red cards in the second half, PSG secured the victory with consecutive goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé.
However, a bigger blow to Bayern than elimination is Musiala’s injury.
Born in 2003, Musiala is already recognized as a world-class player. He developed in England before transferring to Bayern in 2019, where he has shown consistent progress.
Over the past six seasons, he has recorded 64 goals and 39 assists in 207 matches for Bayern, and his absence is expected to have a serious impact on the team.
Particularly, Bayern is in a situation where legendary Thomas Müller is leaving the team after this Club World Cup, and they have not yet signed an appropriate replacement.
With Musiala also likely to be sidelined for a long time, the attacking lineup will face considerable difficulties.
While Musiala's exact injury status has not yet been announced, given the severity of the injury scene, it is expected that it will take a considerable amount of time for him to return. Some sources even mention the possibility of him being 'out for the season' before the season begins.
Sports media outlet 'Sports Bible' reported on fans' reactions after witnessing Musiala's injury.
Fans expressed their concerns on social media, stating, "Something bad has happened," "I hope it's not a serious injury," and "What a horrible injury."
The German Bundesliga also conveyed a message through its official channel, saying, "Musiala left the field today due to a serious injury. We hope for a speedy recovery."
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