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 shared 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 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. 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. The player missed the first half of last season after breaking his ankle at the 2025 Club World Cup, but returned to start three of Germany's four games at the 2026 World Cup.
- Musiala says he has treatable neurological "absence seizures" causing collapses
- Second collapse in four days, after Heidenheim and Leipzig friendlies
- Bayern say they were already aware; player says he 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”.