Jamal Musiala focuses on game despite pundits' comments after Curaçao victory

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Jamal Musiala focuses on game despite pundits' comments after Curaçao victory
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Jamal Musiala, in a recent interview before Germany's match against Ivory Coast, stated he ignores pundit opinions, opting to concentrate on his own performance. The Bayern Munich midfielder also discussed the challenges of recovering from injuries and the hard work involved. After Germany's win over Curaçao, he anticipates a tougher game against Ivory Coast, emphasizing the need for a strong defensive effort. Musiala highlighted his enjoyment in the defensive aspect of the game and the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

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  • Musiala chooses not to engage with pundit commentary.
  • He overcame injury challenges during the 2025-26 campaign.
  • Germany faces Ivory Coast next after defeating Curaçao.
  • Musiala expects a stronger challenge defensively against Ivory Coast.
  • He expresses enthusiasm for winning the ball back during games.
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  • 3:42 PMYahoo SportsJamal Musiala: "I don't watch or read anything the pundits say"
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Germany playmaker Jamal Musiala says he pays no attention to the opinions of TV pundits and deliberately stays away from what is said or written about him. The Bayern Munich man came into the World Cup not yet 100% fit after a broken leg, but scored in the opening 7-1 romp over Curaçao.

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Jamal Musiala has revealed he was unbothered by both Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Müller's plea to have Deniz Undav start in his place for Germany's Group E opener with Curaçao.“Believe me, I don't wat...

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