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Musiala diagnosed with treatable seizures after Bayern collapse

8/19/2026

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Musiala Diagnosed Seizures

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala collapsed twice, in the 4-2 win over Heidenheim on August 18, 2026, and was diagnosed with treatable absence seizures.
Musiala said the seizures caused the Leipzig and Heidenheim incidents, pose no long-term risk, and he will keep playing.
Sporting director Max Eberl said the club is aware of Musiala’s condition and that he will speak soon.

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Bayern Monitors Musiala

Bayern Munich will open the season in the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on 22 August, while monitoring Musiala’s availability.
Manager Vincent Kompany says Musiala remains essential for Bayern’s Champions League campaign, noting preventive medication can manage his seizures.
Bayern’s first Bundesliga game is on 28 August at home versus VfB Stuttgart, after Musiala’s fractured fibula at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and an ankle injury in 2026.

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Musiala Diagnosed Seizures

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala collapsed twice, in the 4-2 win over Heidenheim on August 18, 2026, and was diagnosed with treatable absence seizures.
Musiala said the seizures caused the Leipzig and Heidenheim incidents, pose no long-term risk, and he will keep playing.
Sporting director Max Eberl said the club is aware of Musiala’s condition and that he will speak soon.

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