‘Imagine if we were to question his contract’ – Bayern chief admits Musiala ‘dilemma’

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has cast doubt on the future on Jamal Musiala, who is currently sidelined after collapsing twice in the space of four days.

Musiala is currently sidelined with a muscular injury, but sparked alarm in the summer when he passed out twice in matches against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim.

The incidents were described at the time by Hoeness as “tragic”, and he has now provided an update on the player, who played four times for Bayern this season before suffering an injury that has kept him sidelined since mid-September.

Bayern’s veteran honorary president sent an alarming message over the future of Musiala as he told BR24 (via t-online):

“We're in a dilemma with Musiala. He has an illness that cannot simply be cured, but can be managed to some extent with medication.

“However, whether he will ever regain the level of performance he once had remains uncertain... He is still receiving his salary, of course. But just imagine if FC Bayern were now to question his contract and say: 'What he is capable of delivering now is no longer what was stipulated in the contract.'”

Hoeness admitted in the summer that Musiala’s health issues were something on Bayern’s radar.

“We have been aware of the problems for some time. But last weekend against Leipzig was the first time it happened on the pitch and was visible to everyone,” he explained to Sky Sport Deutschland.

“We thought that if it didn’t happen again so quickly, the medication he is taking would help. But when it happened again four days later, in the same way, I was stunned.

“We expected everything, but not this accumulation of problems. It is a tragedy, especially for Jamal.”

Musiala issued a statement in the aftermath of his on-field collapses in August, assuring fans that he faces no major health concerns and that he is coping well.

“First and foremost – I’m doing well! I’m especially grateful for all your messages and support! I understand that many of you are worried. Today, I want to put your minds at ease and explain a little more,” he said in a statement.

“I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary but easily treatable episodes of absence, which are caused by a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the episodes that have occurred recently, such as against Leipzig and now in Heidenheim.

“I know that they may seem scary at first glance – but for me, they are currently part of my everyday life. I am receiving the best possible medical treatment for this and am very optimistic.

“The important thing is that there is no further health risk. In close consultation and regular communication with the experts, it was my personal wish to face this challenge and, with the approval of the neurological specialists, continue to focus on what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and continuing to pursue my passion of playing football. I have taken responsibility for that decision. Overall, I have a very good feeling and believe I am on the right path.”

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