Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany says the club is taking a cautious approach to Jamal Musiala’s recovery and will not rush the midfielder back into action.
Musiala has yet to play for Bayern Munich in the new season after suffering a worrying incident during pre-season preparations. The Germany international lost consciousness in two consecutive matches, leaving his fitness a major concern ahead of the Bundesliga campaign.
Kompany provided an update on Musiala’s condition but made clear that Bayern Munich are not treating his return as something that should be forced. The club’s priority is to allow the 22-year-old to recover properly before he resumes competitive football.
The midfielder’s absence has been noticeable because Musiala is an important member of the Bayern Munich squad. However, he has not appeared in either of the team’s matches since the start of the new season, with the club continuing to take a measured approach following the incidents during pre-season.
Bayern Munich’s next Bundesliga assignment comes on 5 September, when they travel to face Schalke. The match, which is part of the second round of the German Bundesliga, is scheduled to begin at 19:30 Moscow time.
Musiala’s availability for that fixture was not confirmed in Kompany’s comments. The team will therefore continue its preparations for the meeting with Schalke without any indication that the midfielder’s return is being accelerated.
The pre-season incidents occurred in two successive matches, when Musiala fainted on both occasions. Since then, he has not featured for Bayern Munich in the new campaign. His continued absence means the club is proceeding carefully rather than setting his comeback against a specific match.
Kompany’s comments underline Bayern Munich’s approach to Musiala’s situation. While the club will want one of its leading midfielders back as soon as he is ready, the manager’s message is that the player’s recovery comes first.
For now, Musiala remains unavailable for selection, and Bayern Munich are preparing to meet Schalke while his rehabilitation continues. The fixture offers the team another opportunity to build momentum in the Bundesliga, but it is also the latest match in which Musiala’s participation remains uncertain.
No return date has been given, and Kompany’s remarks suggest Bayern Munich will continue to assess the midfielder’s condition before deciding when he can play again.