Vincent Kompany provides cautious update on Jamal Musiala's fitness
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says he will not rush Jamal Musiala back to action after the midfielder suffered absence seizures during the summer.
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Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has offered a positive but measured update on the fitness of Jamal Musiala. The Germany international has been sidelined from first-team duties after experiencing neurological issues during the pre-season.
Musiala missed the recent DFB-Pokal victory over Osnabruck, watching from the sidelines as his teammates secured a 4-1 win. While Kompany confirmed that the attacking midfielder is nearing a return to competitive action, he emphasized that player welfare remains the primary concern.
I don't want to put any more pressure on the guy. Vincent Kompany
The manager noted that Musiala could potentially feature in the upcoming Bundesliga match against Schalke this Saturday, but cautioned that the final decision will be dictated by the player's readiness. There is no intention to rush the process.
The club's cautious stance follows a concerning summer period where Musiala collapsed during two separate pre-season friendlies, including a match against RB Leipzig. The player is currently managing treatable absence seizures, and the medical staff continues to monitor his progress closely.