Absolutely, Bayern fans can exhale a sigh of relief!
Jamal Musiala, last season's last-minute goal scorer, made a comeback to training eight days after suffering a muscle injury in the Champions League game against Galatasaray Istanbul. This mornings session saw Musiala jogging again, a significant step in his recovery process.
The international player was not called up by national coach Julian Nagelsmann due to his muscle injury for the upcoming international matches against Turkey and Austria. Instead, he continues his rehab in Munich, and things are looking positive with the next milestone approaching on Thursday.
Musiala, who was spotted jogging with rehab coach Simon Martinello, looked good as he set a good pace, which is a positive sign. However, his return to action is not immediate. Musiala is expected to be out for another one to two weeks due to a slight muscle fiber tear.
The injury might not keep him out for as long as usual for such injuries. With this quicker recovery in mind, the league clash against Union Berlin on December 2 might just be an option for his comeback. However, taking no risks is Bayern's mantra for Musiala, considering he has suffered three fiber tears in the same muscle this year.
Musiala's rehab is progressing well, but a precise return timeline remains elusive due to the unpredictable nature of muscle injuries. His absence in the Bundesliga away game in Cologne (November 24) and the Champions League home game against Copenhagen (November 29) is likely.
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Insights: Muscle injuries are common in sports, especially among high-intensity sports like soccer. The recovery time for such injuries varies and depends on several factors, including the severity of the tear, the player's overall health, and the rehabilitation process. Injury management is crucial in sports, and players often work closely with therapists and trainers to ensure safe and timely returns to action.
