Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala is expected to miss a significant portion—if not the entirety—of the 2025/26 season after sustaining a serious injury during the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
The incident occurred in the first half of the intense match, held on Saturday, July 6, 2025, when Musiala collided with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma while chasing a ball near the byline.
In a distressing scene, the 22-year-old German international cried out in pain and grabbed his left ankle before covering his face with his shirt as he was stretchered off the field. He was immediately transported to the hospital for medical evaluation and has since returned to Munich to undergo surgery.
Bayern Munich officially confirmed the extent of Musiala’s injury in a press statement released on their website on Sunday, July 7, 2025. The club noted that the midfielder would face a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to the severity of the damage sustained.
What Bayern Munich said about Musiala’s injury
Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, expressed deep disappointment over the injury, calling it a major setback for both the player and the club.
“This serious injury and the long absence are a real shock for Jamal and all of us. This hits FC Bayern hard. Everyone knows how immensely important Jamal is for our game and what a central role he plays for our team. Furthermore, the human impact is incredibly bitter; we all feel for him. Jamal has just recovered from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He will get everything he needs from us. We will support him intensively and be by his side, and we are already looking forward to him being back on the pitch.”
The midfielder, regarded as one of Bayern’s most vital creative forces, had only recently returned to form after battling minor injuries earlier in the season. His absence is expected to leave a major void in the team’s midfield dynamics.
Meanwhile, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma took to social media after the game to extend his sympathies, writing that his thoughts and prayers are with Musiala and wishing him a full and speedy recovery.