"Musiala's Struggle Leaves Nagelsmann Astonished: 'Major Setback'"
Jamal Musiala, the young star of Bayern Munich and Germany, is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a fractured left fibula and ligament damage during the Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain on July 5, 2025.
The 22-year-old midfielder is expected to be out of action for four to five months, which means he will miss a significant part of the upcoming club season and will likely be unavailable for Germany’s World Cup qualifiers during this period.
The injury occurred due to a hard tackle by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, leaving Musiala with a severe ankle injury that required surgery. This second major setback comes after Musiala had to sit out the UEFA tournament's final round in June due to a severe muscle injury.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has expressed his emotional response to the injury, emphasizing how integral Musiala is to the team and hoping for his strong comeback for the next season. Julian Nagelsmann, the coach of both Bayern Munich and Germany, has promised support for Musiala during his recovery.
The injury timeline means Musiala will miss a crucial part of the World Cup qualification campaign for the national team. Musiala, who has played 40 times for Germany, was expected to play a key role in Nagelsmann's World Cup plans, alongside Florian Wirtz. However, Wirtz himself missed the Nations League quarter-final against Italy in March due to injury.
The group winner of the World Cup qualifiers will secure a direct ticket to the finals in 2026, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The DFB team will play matches against Slovakia, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg during the qualifiers.
The upcoming World Cup in the summer will be Musiala's fourth tournament in the DFB jersey. Despite his absence during the qualifiers, he is still expected to be a crucial part of Germany's World Cup plans, once he has fully recovered.
In the meantime, both Bayern Munich and the German national team will need to adjust without their key young midfielder during this period. Musiala's recovery and return to the pitch will be eagerly awaited by fans and teammates alike.
Despite the unfortunate injury, Jamal Musiala remains an integral part of Germany's World Cup plans in 2026, even though he will miss the upcoming qualifiers. His recovery and return to the pitch have been highlighted as a much-anticipated event for both Bayern Munich and the German national team. As a key player in European leagues, Musiala's absence from the Club World Cup and the initial part of the club season is a significant loss for football enthusiasts, particularly in the context of the Champions League.
