Jamal Musiala updates health status after two pitch collapses
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jamal Musiala, the Bayern Munich winger, reported on social media that he is in good health following two collapses on the pitch within four days during recent matches. After falling just eight minutes into a substitute appearance against FC Heidenheim, Musiala revealed he has been diagnosed with treatable absence seizures linked to a neurological issue. He emphasized his optimism and the excellent medical support he is receiving, reassuring supporters that there is no long-term health risk. Musiala plans to continue pursuing his football career and will be in action for Bayern Munich in the German Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.
- •Musiala collapsed during matches against RB Leipzig and FC Heidenheim.
- •He was diagnosed with treatable absence seizures.
- •Musiala expressed optimism regarding his health and recovery.
- •Bayern Munich will play Borussia Dortmund in the German Supercup on Saturday.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jamal Musiala issues instagram statement addressing recent collapses
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — After fresh collapse, Musiala breaks silence on neurological issue
- 8:08 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jamal Musiala says ‘treatable seizures’ are reason for two collapses in four days
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Musiala shares health update after collapsing during a match again
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Jamal Musiala gives health update after two on-pitch collapses in four days
"Musiala reveals ‘neurological dysfunction’ diagnosis Winger has fallen to floor during two recent friendlies The Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days. Musiala fell to the floor just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern’s friendly with Heidenheim on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old experienced a similar incident during Saturday’s friendly against RB Leipzig, but Musiala has insisted there is no long-term health risk. Continue reading...
"Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days. The 23-year-old fell to the floor just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern’s friendly with FC Heidenheim on Tuesday night.
"Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich spoke out through his social media to clarify his health status after suffering another fainting spell on the field.Just three days after the first incident, in the frie...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:00 PMJamal Musiala issues instagram statement addressing recent collapses
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has issued a detailed statement explaining the neurological condition behind two concerning on-field episodes during the German record champions’ recent pre-season f...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:33 PMAfter fresh collapse, Musiala breaks silence on neurological issue
Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich spoke out through his social media to clarify his health status after suffering another fainting spell on the field.Just three days after the first incident, in the frie...
- The Guardian SportAug 18, 2026, 8:08 PMJamal Musiala says ‘treatable seizures’ are reason for two collapses in four days
Musiala reveals ‘neurological dysfunction’ diagnosis Winger has fallen to floor during two recent friendlies The Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days. Musiala fell to the floor just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern’s friendly with Heidenheim on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old experienced a similar incident during Saturday’s friendly against RB Leipzig, but Musiala has insisted there is no long-term health risk. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:03 PMMusiala shares health update after collapsing during a match again
Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days. The 23-year-old fell to the floor just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern’s friendly with FC Heidenheim on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:58 PMJamal Musiala gives health update after two on-pitch collapses in four days
Musiala fell to the floor after coming on as a substitute on Tuesday, while he also collapsed on the pitch on Saturday
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