"The BVB manager expresses distress over Musiala's injury, labeling it as 'awful'."
In a disappointing turn of events, Bayern Munich star player Jamal Musiala was forced to leave the pitch during their FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain on July 5, 2025. The 22-year-old midfielder sustained a severe injury, leaving the German football community in shock.
The exact nature and severity of the injury were unclear initially, but recent updates confirm that Musiala has suffered a broken left fibula along with damage to several ligaments in his left leg. This injury occurred in an action against PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma just before half-time.
Upon the incident, Musiala was immediately stretchered off the field and taken to hospital in Atlanta, where the fracture and ligament damage were confirmed. Bayern Munich's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, described the situation as "unfortunately it doesn’t look good." German media estimates Musiala's recovery will take approximately four to five months.
Kehl, who has previously seen similar injury scenes, found it difficult to watch the incident unfold. Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, who wished Musiala all the best, expressed concern about the young player's recovery. The injury overshadowed Bayern Munich's elimination against Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta, as the focus shifted towards Musiala's well-being.
Prior to the game against PSG, Musiala had recently recovered from a muscle bundle tear. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany expressed sympathy for the young player, emphasizing that Musiala is a passionate player who will work hard to come back stronger. Kompany hopes that Musiala will still be able to compete for trophies next season.
This injury marks a significant setback for Musiala, who was looking forward to a promising season with Bayern Munich. With a recovery period of several months ahead, Musiala will be sidelined for the majority of the upcoming season.
[1] BBC Sport, "Jamal Musiala suffers broken fibula and ligament damage in Bayern Munich's FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final loss," July 6, 2025. [2] Sky Sports, "Jamal Musiala ruled out for months after suffering broken fibula," July 6, 2025. [3] Goal.com, "Jamal Musiala ruled out for months with broken fibula and ligament damage," July 6, 2025.
Musiala's injury, a broken left fibula along with ligament damage, has ruled him out for months, hindering his participation in the upcoming European-leagues, particularly the premier-league. Professor Vincent Kompany, Bayern's coach, is hopeful that Musiala's hard work will allow him to compete for trophies next season despite the setback in sports football.
