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Musiala Diagnosed With Temporary Seizures After Friendly Collapse

8/19/2026

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Jamal Musiala collapsed during a preseason friendly at Heidenheim and was later diagnosed with temporary absence seizures.
He also collapsed in a Saturday friendly against Leipzig, leaving the field dazed.
Musiala posted on Instagram that doctors described his condition as a temporary, easily treatable neurological problem.
He said he is optimistic, receiving excellent care and faces no additional health risk ahead of the German Supercup.

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Jamal Musiala collapsed during a preseason friendly at Heidenheim and was later diagnosed with temporary absence seizures.
He also collapsed in a Saturday friendly against Leipzig, leaving the field dazed.
Musiala posted on Instagram that doctors described his condition as a temporary, easily treatable neurological problem.
He said he is optimistic, receiving excellent care and faces no additional health risk ahead of the German Supercup.