Jamal Musiala’s injury has been officially diagnosed as a fractured fibula – a significant blow for Bayern Munich and Germany.
The 22-year-old playmaker sustained the injury during the Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, following a high-impact collision with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Musiala Injury: What Happened?
The injury occurred just before halftime. Musiala collided with Donnarumma, rolled off the pitch in visible discomfort, and was replaced by Serge Gnabry for the second half.
He has since returned to Munich and will undergo surgery, with a recovery period expected to last at least four months. A return in November 2025 is currently the most optimistic timeline.
Musiala Diagnose: What is the Fibula?
The fibula, or calf bone, runs along the outer side of the lower leg from just below the knee to the ankle. It is the smaller of the two lower leg bones, while the tibia (shinbone) is the main weight-bearing bone.
Musiala’s fracture occurred near the ankle, an area that’s critical for movement, balance, and acceleration.
Neuer vs. Donnarumma: Responsibility and Reaction
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer criticised Donnarumma’s reckless challenge, saying:
“He took a risk. You can’t go in like that.”
Although initially shaken, Donnarumma later posted a public message of support on social media:
“All my prayers are with you, Jamal.”
Support from Around the World
- Vincent Kompany: “He lives for football. We feel powerless. But he will come back stronger.”
- Thomas Müller: “My focus is on Jamal. It’s tough seeing a teammate like that.”
- Luis Enrique: “A horrible moment. We hope for a full recovery.”
- Nuno Mendes: “He’s one of the best. He’ll return stronger.”
- Florian Wirtz: “Stay strong, brother.”
Max Eberl FC Bayern board member for sport:
“This serious injury and the lengthy lay-off are a real shock for Jamal and us all. This hits FC Bayern. Everyone knows how immensely important Jamal is for our game and what a central role he has in our team. Furthermore, there’s also a huge human impact and we all feel for him: Jamal has just come back from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He’ll get everything he needs from us. We’ll support him intensively, be by his side and already look forward to when he’s back on the pitch.”
The Setanta Sports team wishes Jamal Musiala a swift and full recovery.
