Jamal Musiala, one of Bayern Munich’s brightest stars, is slowly making his way back to fitness after a foot injury sidelined him earlier this summer. While fans have feared a long spell out, a new report from Bild suggests the midfielder could return to action before the year wraps up.
The 22-year-old suffered a fracture that now sees him wearing a protective boot and moving with the aid of crutches. He’s expected to continue in this condition for six weeks. After that, doctors will reassess the injury to determine the next steps.
“If all goes well,” Bild reports, Musiala could begin light running and functional drills by mid-August. That would pave the way for a potential full return in November—December at the latest.
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While these projections offer a glimmer of hope, caution remains. Football injuries, especially fractures, have a reputation for being unpredictable. Bayern fans still remember Manuel Neuer’s prolonged absence following a skiing mishap in 2022. Setbacks are always a possibility.
Still, Musiala appears determined. According to the report, he’s already begun working on upper-body fitness to stay in shape while his foot heals. His commitment has not gone unnoticed.
“Jamal is focused and working hard,” a source close to the player told Bild. “He’s doing everything the medical team asks of him.”
Bayern Munich have yet to officially comment on the timeline, likely waiting until after Musiala’s next medical check. Internally, though, there’s cautious optimism that he’ll be back before the crucial winter fixtures.
For a club with high ambitions in both domestic and international competitions, Musiala’s return would be a welcome boost. The German international has become a central figure in Bayern’s attack, known for his creativity, agility and poise under pressure.
As fans continue to rally behind him, one thing is clear: Bayern won’t rush the process. The priority, as always, is a full and safe recovery.
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