Jamal Musiala's Health Update: Managing Absence Seizures

Jamal Musiala has revealed he is dealing with “treatable absence seizures” after collapsing on the pitch for the second time in four days, but insists there is no long-term threat to his health and that he intends to keep playing.

The Bayern Munich and Germany star went down just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in a pre-season friendly against FC Heidenheim on Tuesday night. Medical staff rushed to him as the stadium fell silent, the 23-year-old eventually walking off but leaving fans and teammates visibly shaken.

That scare came only days after a similar incident in Saturday’s friendly against RB Leipzig. Two unexplained collapses in under a week for one of Europe’s brightest talents inevitably sparked concern and speculation.

Musiala chose to address it head-on.

In a detailed Instagram post, he explained he has been diagnosed with brief, temporary absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction, stressing that the episodes look far more dramatic than they are from a medical perspective.

“I am doing well,” he wrote, thanking supporters for their messages before outlining the diagnosis. The seizures, he said, can trigger the kind of collapses seen in the Leipzig and Heidenheim matches, but he underlined that specialists have assured him there is “no further health risk involved”.

He described the seizures as something that has, for now, become part of his everyday life, but made clear he is under close supervision. Musiala said he is receiving “excellent medical care” and remains “very optimistic”, with FC Bayern and his personal support network “right by my side”.

Crucially, he stressed that continuing to play is his decision, taken “in close consultation and regular contact with the experts” and with full medical clearance from neurologists. He framed football not as a risk, but as a key part of his recovery and well-being: living normally, chasing wins, staying with the team.

“I have taken full responsibility for this decision,” he wrote, adding that he feels “very positive” and “on the right track”.

Musiala also appealed for understanding as he tries to balance public curiosity with personal boundaries. He said he wants to keep the matter largely private, sharing details only with his closest circle, the club, and medical staff, while offering just enough clarity to calm worried fans.

On the pitch, Bayern will now manage one of their most important players with extra care, aware that every time he steps onto the field, the memory of those sudden collapses will linger. Off it, Musiala has drawn a clear line: he will confront the condition, he will trust the experts, and he will keep playing the game that defines him.