2 weeks ago
Musiala Reveals Treatable Neurological Disorder After Two On-Field Collapses
Jamal Musiala is a football player for Bayern Munich.
He collapsed during two recent friendly matches.
One collapse happened against RB Leipzig, and the other happened against Heidenheim.
Musiala said doctors diagnosed him with brief absence seizures caused by a neurological problem.
These episodes can make him briefly unaware of what is happening.
He said they are treatable and that he is receiving excellent medical care.
Musiala also said he feels very optimistic and has support from Bayern and his loved ones.
Reports differ on whether the second match was described as occurring three or four days after the first.
Jamal Musiala said he was diagnosed with brief, temporary absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction.
The Bayern Munich midfielder collapsed during friendlies against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim within several days.
Musiala appeared dazed in Heidenheim and required medical treatment before being helped from the pitch.
He said the episodes are treatable, part of his everyday life, and that he remains very optimistic.
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said the club knew about the condition and that Musiala was receiving care.
- Who
- Jamal Musiala, a 23-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder and Germany international.
- What
- Musiala disclosed a diagnosis of brief, temporary, treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction after two on-field collapses.
- Where
- The incidents occurred during Bayern Munich matches against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim; the Leipzig match was in Munich.
- When
- The collapses occurred during preseason friendlies on Saturday and Tuesday, although one report described the second match as occurring on Monday and the interval as three days.
- Why
- Musiala said the collapses were episodes linked to his diagnosed neurological dysfunction.
Key facts
- Player
- Jamal Musiala
- Age
- 23
- Club
- Bayern Munich
- Diagnosis
- Brief, temporary, treatable absence seizures caused by neurological dysfunction
- Reported incidents
- Two on-field collapses during preseason friendlies
- Matches involved
- Bayern Munich versus RB Leipzig and Heidenheim
- Medical outlook
- Musiala said he is receiving the best possible medical care and remains very optimistic
- Club response
- Sporting director Max Eberl said Bayern knew about the condition; he also said Musiala was doing well but provided few further details
Quotes
Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich midfielder and Germany international
“"I've been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures, which are due to a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the recent episodes, like the one against Leipzig or now in Heidenheim."”
firstpost.com
“"I've been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absences caused by a neurological dysfunction," Musiala posted on Instagram.”
rediff.com
Sources
Bayern's Jamal Musiala reveals neurological disorder after collapses
Bayern Munich's Musiala reveals suffering from neurological disorder
Jamal Musiala opens up on battle with absence seizures after collapsing in Bayern Munich friendly
Bayern Munich's Musiala Reveals 'Neurological Disorder' After Second On-Field Collapse
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