Jamal Musiala (23 years old) is going through complicated months. After a serious ankle injury suffered last year against Paris Saint-Germain during the FIFA Club World Cup, the young German prodigy has only just returned to the field when he is once again causing concern. And like his nasty ankle injury, his new concern is impressive. In three days, the Bavarian collapsed on the pitch against RB Leipzig and yesterday against Heidenheim. Each time, this discomfort occurred just a few minutes after he came into play.
A form of epileptic seizure
Asked after the meeting, sporting director Max Eberl indicated that the club was perfectly aware of what was happening and that the main person concerned was due to speak soon. “Jamal will speak about it himself soon. We are aware of the situation and we are aware of it”. What Musiala did a few moments later on his social networks, explaining that his problems were more impressive than dangerous for the rest of his career.
“The most important thing first, I’m fine. (…) I would like to explain a little to you. I have temporarily and briefly identified the absences that have been occurring within me but are well treatable, which are attributed to neurological dysfunction. This can lead to the last moments that happened, like against Leipzig or even now at Heidenheim. I know it may seem scary at first glance, but for me, they are currently a part of my daily life. I am in the best medical care and very optimistic about it. FC Bayern and my private circle are always at my side and support me on this path. The important thing is that there is no additional risk. » Today, the media from across the Rhine tell us more about the nature of what Musiala describes as “absences”.
“Musiala could continue to play football”
According to the magazine Sternabsence seizures are a form of epileptic seizures and occur especially commonly in children aged 4 to 14, but can also occur in adolescents or adults. “During a typical absence seizure, perception and reaction time are temporarily impaired. The affected person generally does not react, or very little, to their environment or when spoken to. His eyes may roll back. Once the crisis has passed, she can resume her usual activities after a short time; there generally remains only a brief lapse in memory”writes the media.
Finally, renowned German neurologist Christoph Kleinschnitz confirmed Bild that these absences did not call into question the rest of the player’s career. “Neurologically, it could be an epileptic seizure. It could be absence epilepsy; symptoms, such as brief periods of disorientation, seem to confirm this. However, to be certain, one would need to know all the results of the neurological examination. This condition is treatable, but would require therapeutic monitoring. Musiala could continue playing football. » It now remains to be seen whether Vincent Kompany will choose to preserve Musiala for the start of the Bundesliga on August 22.
