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Jamal Musiala health concerns spark contract debate at FC Bayern
FC Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has publicly expressed doubt regarding whether Jamal Musiala will ever return to his former performance levels following a diagnosis of a neurological dysfunction. Speaking on the program “Sonntags-Stammtisch,” Hoeneß described the situation as a dilemma, noting that while Musiala’s condition, which causes absence seizures, can be managed with medication, it is not easily curable.
Hoeneß also raised questions regarding the player’s high salary and long-term contract, which runs through 2030. He suggested that the club might eventually face a situation where they must question whether his current performance aligns with his contractual terms. These comments have drawn significant criticism from football figures, including Dietmar Hamann and Matthias Sammer, with the latter expressing sympathy for the 23-year-old player.
Musiala has struggled with health issues since August 2026, when he experienced episodes of loss of consciousness during matches. While the player has stated that the condition is manageable and not a risk to his health, his availability has been limited by both the neurological disorder and recent muscle injuries.
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Bayern Munich · Dietmar Hamann · Eberl · FC Bayern Munich · Jamal Musiala · Lothar Matthäus · Matthias Sammer · Max Eberl · Uli Hoeneß · Vincent Kompany
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Uli Hoeneß attributed Vincent Kompany's meningitis to a severe flu and high stress levels. www.radiokoeln.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jamal Musiala is contracted to FC Bayern until 2030. www.watson.ch
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uli Hoeneß expressed doubt that Jamal Musiala will ever regain his former performance levels. www.watson.ch · wochentlich.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jamal Musiala has a disease that is not easily curable but is manageable with medication. www.watson.ch · wochentlich.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eberl rejected the idea that Kompany's illness was caused by pressure. www.radiokoeln.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uli Hoeneß predicted Vincent Kompany would return to the bench in two to three weeks after the international break. www.radiokoeln.de