Player Musiala denies accepting culpability for any circumstances.
Jamal Musiala, the German national football player and Bayern Munich attacker, has suffered a significant injury during the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The incident occurred in a crucial duel with PSG's goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, resulting in a fractured fibula, a broken ankle, and a dislocation.
The collision took place during the game held at the MetLife Stadium near New York on July 6, 2025, at 9:00 PM CET. Musiala was immediately taken to a hospital in Orlando for treatment, where he underwent successful surgery on July 7, 2025.
Bayern Munich confirmed that Musiala will be unavailable for several months, and he has already begun his rehabilitation process. The club anticipates a long recovery period, reflecting the severity of the injury. Bayern Munich’s board member for sport, Max Eberl, expressed deep concern over the injury’s impact, highlighting Musiala’s importance to the team both on and off the pitch. Eberl emphasized the club’s commitment to supporting him intensively throughout his recovery and expressed optimism about his eventual return.
Regarding PSG’s reaction, there has been no official statement from the club about Musiala’s injury reported in the search results. The incident involved PSG’s goalkeeper and was described as a collision during play, a regrettable but unintentional event in a high-intensity match.
The injury's impact on Musiala’s career is significant due to the nature of a broken and dislocated ankle combined with a fibula fracture, which are serious injuries for any athlete, particularly a footballer known for quick turns and agility. Expert medical commentary suggests a potentially lengthy rehabilitation process involving physical therapy to regain full function and performance.
In a video post, Musiala stated that no one is to blame for the injury. He expressed gratitude for everyone's support and encouragement and emphasized the importance of remaining positive during this challenging time.
Luis Enrique, PSG coach, defended Donnarumma against accusations from Munich before the semi-final against Real Madrid, stating that Gianluigi Donnarumma is a great guy and would never intentionally injure an opponent. Enrique also did not want to evaluate the statements of others regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, Manuel Neuer, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper, criticized Donnarumma for going in hard during the incident, accepting the injury to the opposing player or even his own player. However, Donnarumma expressed his shock over the injury to Musiala and clarified that it was not his intention to harm him.
As Musiala embarks on his long recovery journey, the football community extends its support and wishes him a speedy recovery. PSG, in particular, has expressed its well-wishes, hoping for Musiala's quick return to the pitch.
Although the collision between Jamal Musiala and PSG's goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, resulted in a severe injury during a football match, Musiala has expressed that no one is to blame. Despite the lengthy rehabilitation process ahead, the football community, including PSG, has expressed their well-wishes for a speedy recovery, acknowledging Musiala's importance in sports and his performance on the football field.
