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Bayern Munich's Musiala sustains suspected ankle fracture during match against Paris Saint-Germain

PSG star, a 22-year-old German player, sustained an injury during added time before halftime, resulting from a collision inside their penalty area.

Bayern Munich's Musiala sustains suspected ankle fracture in match against PSG
Bayern Munich's Musiala sustains suspected ankle fracture in match against PSG

Bayern Munich's Musiala sustains suspected ankle fracture during match against Paris Saint-Germain

In a shocking turn of events during the Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala sustained a serious injury. The 22-year-old German international was forced to leave the pitch after a collision in the penalty area, causing a suspected broken left fibula and damage to several ligaments in his left ankle [1][2][3].

The incident occurred in the final moments before halftime, when PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma lunged for a loose ball and landed on Musiala's left leg, causing his ankle to twist severely. Musiala was visibly in severe pain and had to be carried off the pitch, with players from both teams forming a circle around him in a show of solidarity [1].

Referee Anthony Taylor brought the first half to an early conclusion following the injury. The scores were level at 0-0 at the time. Donnarumma dropped to the ground with his hands on his head, visibly shaken by the severity of the injury [2].

Bayern's medical team rushed onto the pitch to attend to Musiala, who was taken to hospital in Atlanta for further examination. German news outlet BILD reports that Musiala is expected to be sidelined for approximately four to five months due to the ligament damage and fracture [2].

Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, described the situation as “unfortunately it doesn’t look good,” while Bayern coach Vincent Kompany expressed his frustration but also hope that the injury might not be as severe as feared [2].

This is a significant setback for both Musiala and Bayern Munich ahead of the new season. Musiala, who plays as a midfielder for the German giants, was injured during a collision with PSG defender William Pacho [4].

Sources: [1] BBC Sport, "Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala carried off on stretcher in Club World Cup," 12 February 2023,

The European football scene has been clouded with worry as news of Bayern Munich's midfielder, Jamal Musiala, suffering a serious injury during a Club World Cup match against Paris St Germain unfolds. His current estimated absence from the pitch, due to ligament damage and fracture, stretches approximately four to five months, affecting both Musiala's upcoming tournaments, such as the Champions League and European leagues, and Bayern Munich's chances in the new season's sports analysis.

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