Hoeness fears Jamal Musiala may never regain his best Bayern form

The Germany international suffered two collapses within four days in August 2026, raising serious concerns about his health. The incidents initially caused uncertainty, but Musiala later explained that he had been diagnosed with absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.

The first episode happened on 15 August during a pre-season friendly against RB Leipzig, shortly after Musiala had scored. It was initially believed to be related to circulation problems caused by temperatures of around 33 degrees Celsius. A second collapse followed three days later.

Musiala subsequently addressed the situation on Instagram, reassuring supporters that his seizures were brief and treatable. He explained that medication could help manage the condition.

However, Hoeness has now acknowledged that there are no guarantees Musiala will recover the form that made him one of Bayern's most important players.

"We are in a dilemma. He has an illness that cannot easily be cured, but can be managed reasonably well with medication," Hoeness said during an appearance on the BR programme Sonntags-Stammtisch.

"But whether he will ever again have the level of performance he once had â¦" he added, expressing his uncertainty about the 23-year-old's future.

Hoeness also raised questions about Bayern's financial commitment to the midfielder, whose contract runs until 2030. "But he is still getting paid. Just imagine if Bayern Munich were now to call his contract into question. What he can deliver now is no longer what is written in the contract," he said.

Musiala is among Bayern's highest earners, with reports suggesting he receives around 25 million euros annually, behind only Harry Kane. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his health, he is expected to be available after the international break. He has scored 71 goals and provided 38 assists in 235 senior appearances for the German champions.

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