A blow for Bayern. Jamal Musiala was the victim of an injury to the hamstrings during the match against Augsburg (3-1), which will constitute him to miss about eight weeks of competition, according to information from Sky Sport. This injury occurs at a crucial moment for Bayern Munich, who is preparing to face Inter Milan in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The absence of Musiala could therefore have a major impact on the chances of the Bavarian club in this competition.
Scorer in the first half, Musiala had to be released in the 54th minute, replaced by Thomas Müller, who announced his departure from the club next summer. From the first observations on the nature of the injury, Max Eberl, sports director of Bayern, confirmed that the situation was not reassuring. “”Jamal Musiala's injury is unfortunately not a good omen“He said.
A return for the Club World Cup?
Musiala hopes to be able to return at the end of the season, with the aim of participating in a possible final of the Champions League or in the Final Four of the League of Nations. However, the extent of the injury must still be determined. Bayern Munich's attacking midfielder could return later to competition, but for the moment, the team will have to do without him. The Club World Cup, which will start on June 14, would be a more feasible goal for the player.
The absence of Musiala increases an already well -supplied list of wounded in Bayern, including Neuer, Upamecano, Davies, Ito, Coman and Pavlovic. Despite this cascade of injuries, Max Eberl refuses to use it as an excuse, saying that other players must be up to par. He recalls that, even without Musiala, Bayern remains capable of winning. Response next Tuesday against Inter Milan to determine the immediate future of Bayern and the rest of its season.
