Jamal Musiala suffered a serious left‑leg injury during Bayern’s 2‑0 quarter‑final loss to PSG at the Club World Cup on July 5, 2025. Late in the first half, a collision between Musiala and PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma resulted in Musiala’s ankle twisting unnaturally beneath the goalkeeper’s weight. The incident prompted immediate concern—Musiala remained on the ground, visibly in pain, before being stretchered off and taken to hospital .
Medical reports from Sky Germany indicate a suspected distal fibula fracture, likely due to intense ankle torque. Further examination is required to confirm whether surgical intervention will be necessary or if a conservative treatment plan can be pursued . Bayern’s coaching and medical staff remain cautiously guarded, with manager Vincent Kompany stating after the match that Musiala “had to go to hospital, and it didn’t look good,” while sporting director Christoph Freund echoed the concern .
The images of the injury were striking: Musiala’s left ankle was seen visibly bent, prompting emotional reactions from players across both teams. Donnarumma appeared shaken and tearful on the pitch, highlighting the gravity of the incident . Bayern teammate Alphonso Davies, who is currently out injured himself, was live-streaming the match and reacted visibly distraught .
This represents a major setback for Musiala, who had only just returned from a hamstring injury and had been set to wear Bayern’s iconic No. 10 shirt for the 2025–26 season . Recovery time for fibula fractures can range from 3 to 6 months, depending on the injury’s severity and whether surgery is required .
Bayern and their fans will be closely monitoring further updates once medical scans are completed. Kompany remains hopeful that Musiala “will come back stronger,” but acknowledges the emotional toll and the challenge ahead .
