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Jamal Musiala Injury Update- When Will Bayern Munich Star Return?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 5:43 PM ET

Bayern Munich fans are already worried ahead of next season as one of their most important players, Jamal Musiala, suffered an ankle injury in the FIFA Club World Cup. After being brought down by Gianluigi Donnarumma in the PSG vs Bayern match, many wondered if the injury was severe.

By the looks of both PSG and Bayern players around Musiala, many believed the player would be missing the entirety of next season. Bayern Munich confirmed that Musiala suffered a fractured fibula as a result of an ankle dislocation.

BILD reported that the injury could leave him out for around four to five months, which is less than what many fans expected. The German club has announced an update on the German star who is set to start his recovery.

Bayern Munich on Jamal Musiala's injury

Bayern Munich published a brief statement in regards to Jamal Musiala's injury.

After announcing that the player suffered a fractured fibula, the club also informed that the player would require surgery. The club announced that Musiala has undergone a successful surgery.

Bayern Munich: "Jamal Musiala has undergone successful surgery after returning from the Club World Cup in the USA. In the quarter-final between FC Bayern and Paris St. Germain, the 22-year-old attacking player suffered a fractured fibula as a result of a broken and dislocated ankle and was substituted at half-time. He will begin his first rehabilitation sessions tomorrow, Tuesday, and will be unavailable to the German record champions for the next few months."

Jamal Musiala has undergone successful surgery after returning from the #FIFACWC

Everyone at #FCBayern is sending you all of our strength and best wishes, Jamal! ❤️

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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) July 7, 2025

BILD reported that Musiala flew back to Munich separately from the rest of the team. Bayern reportedly ordered a private air ambulance for a quick return. Musiala is expected to return fully fit around December or January 2026.

Donnarumma faced backlash over Musiala's injury

After the PSG vs Bayern game this past weekend, many criticized Donnarumma for his challenge on Musiala, which caused the injury. Manuel Neuer revealed his frustration with the Italian goalkeeper and explained what he said to him after the game.

Manuel Neuer: "It was a situation where you don't have to go in like that. That's risk-taking. He [Donnarumma] was prepared to accept the risk of injuring his opponent. I went to him and said, 'Don't you want to go and see our player?' It's a matter of respect, of going there and wishing the guy all the best. He then did it. Fairplay is always a part of it. I would have reacted differently."

Former Bayern Munich player Rafinha revealed on Sport TV the reactions of most Bayern Munich players towards Donnarumma for injuring Musiala. The Brazilian explained how Bayern players demanded an apology from Donnarumma.

Rafinha: "They were angry because they wanted Donnarumma to at least apologize, since they saw that the injury was serious. After the game, there were heated conversations in the dressing room. The players went to him [Donnarumma] in the PSG dressing room to ask him to apologize; they exchanged some strong words. They demanded that, like a 'code of ethics', at least to apologize, even though he didn't do it on purpose."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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