Jamal Musiala sustains a fractured calf muscle.
In a shocking turn of events during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, the promising young footballer, Jamal Musiala, sustained a severe injury. The incident, which occurred just before halftime, involved a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, resulting in a fractured fibula, a broken ankle, and a dislocation[1][2][3].
The 19-year-old had to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher and was substituted at halftime. Musiala's teammates and opponents were visibly shocked by the incident, with Bayern coach Vincent Kompany describing the situation as emotional[2]. Thomas Müller, a Bayern professional, also commented that they have personal relationships with Musiala, adding to the emotional impact of the injury[2].
PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed his sympathy for Musiala's injury, and the sports director of Bayern Munich, Max Eberl, echoed similar concerns, noting this as a significant blow given Musiala’s importance to the team and his recent return from a prior injury[2].
Musiala's injury is not only a setback for Bayern Munich but also for the German national team in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers this fall[3]. The human impact of Musiala's injury is bitter, as he had just recovered from an injury and will now be out for another long period. His absence will be felt by the Munich team in the coming months, with Eberl stating that Musiala is crucial to Bayern's game and plays a central role in their team[2].
The football prodigy is expected to undergo surgery shortly after flying from Orlando to Munich, with Bayern's medical team preparing for a long recovery period. The club estimates that Musiala will be sidelined for approximately four to five months, meaning he is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season as well as crucial Champions League group stage matches[1][3].
This timeline suggests Musiala could potentially return sometime in November or December 2025, depending on his recovery progress. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and football fans worldwide extend their well-wishes to the young player during this challenging time.
[1] Bayern Munich official statement: https://www.fc-munich.de/en/news/2025/12/05/news-update-on-musiala [2] Sport1: https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/bayern-munchen/bayern-muenchen-erklart-sich-zur-musiala-verletzung-124610097.html [3] ESPN: https://www.espn.com/soccer/germany/story/4768968/bayern-munich-star-musiala-out-for-four-to-five-months-with-fractured-fibula-and-dislocated-ankle
Despite the severe injury sustained by Jamal Musiala during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, other sports such as basketball or tennis might provide an alternative for the young prodigy to stay active while recovering. The footballer's teammates and opponents were deeply moved by the incident, with Bayern coach Vincent Kompany describing the situation as emotional.
