Musiala reveals treatable seizure diagnosis following two match collapses
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Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed he is being treated for "temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures" caused by a neurological dysfunction, after collapsing during a match for the second time in four days. He disclosed the diagnosis in an Instagram statement following his collapse in Tuesday's friendly against Heidenheim, saying that although such episodes may look alarming, they are currently part of his everyday life and he remains optimistic about his ongoing treatment.
Musiala, 23, collapsed six minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern's 4-2 win at Heidenheim, having also collapsed during Saturday's 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig in Munich. On both occasions he needed medical treatment on the pitch and was helped off. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl confirmed the club was aware of the situation before Musiala spoke publicly, adding that his family, friends and the club were supporting him. The player, who missed the first half of last season with an ankle injury sustained at the 2025 Club World Cup before returning to start three of Germany's four games at the 2026 World Cup, described the seizures as manageable and said he was receiving excellent medical care.
- Musiala diagnosed with treatable "absence seizures" after two on-pitch collapses
- Collapsed in friendlies against Leipzig and Heidenheim within four days
- Bayern say they were aware and are supporting him; player remains optimistic
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Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala is a 23-year-old midfielder regarded as one of the club's key players. Over a four-day period he collapsed twice during matches – first against RB Leipzig, then against Heidenheim – with each incident requiring on-pitch medical treatment and his removal from play.
Musiala has since said the collapses were caused by absence seizures linked to a neurological condition, which he has described as treatable. Bayern's sporting director has said the club was already aware of the situation before the second collapse, and Musiala has said he is being supported by the club's medical staff as well as his family.
The story matters both because of Musiala's importance to Bayern Munich and the German national team, and because it raises broader questions about player welfare and how clubs manage and disclose health conditions affecting athletes.
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Originally published by BBC Sport as “Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period”.