Bayern Confirms Musiala’s Broken Leg and Surgery Plans

Official statement reveals midfielder suffered fractured fibula in ankle injury; club vows full support

Bayern Munich confirmed on Sunday that 22-year-old Jamal Musiala sustained a fractured fibula combined with a dislocated ankle during the Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. The German champions’ medical staff reported that Musiala was substituted at halftime after the collision, and scans revealed the serious injury. According to the club’s announcement, Musiala has already flown back to Munich and “will undergo surgery soon” to repair the damage.

• Injury Details: Musiala’s injury occurred in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to PSG. Official doctors “revealed that the attacking midfielder sustained a fracture of the fibula associated with a broken and dislocated ankle”. In other words, the bone in his lower left leg is broken and his ankle joint was dislocated in the same incident.

• Next Steps: Bayern stated that the player returned from Orlando (USA) to Munich on Sunday and will be operated on as soon as possible. The club expects the surgery to stabilize the ankle and fibula so that Musiala can begin a long rehabilitation.

• Club Reaction: Sporting director Max Eberl described the news as a “real shock” for everyone at Bayern. He emphasized Musiala’s importance to the team and promised the club’s support: “He’ll get everything he needs from us. We will support him intensively and be by his side”. This statement underlines that Bayern will provide all resources and care during the player’s recovery.

• Recovery Outlook: Such an injury typically requires months of recovery. German media reports estimate that Musiala could miss four to five months of action. If accurate, this would rule him out of the start of next season and much of the German World Cup qualifying campaign. The club has not given a precise timetable but labels the layoff as lengthy.

• Well-Wishes: Across football, everyone is wishing Musiala a swift recovery. Germany’s coach Julian Nagelsmann voiced his support, saying he and his staff “wish [Jamal] all the best for the operation as well as a speedy recovery”. Bayern’s players, fans and staff have likewise rallied around the young midfielder.

Bayern and the wider football community send Jamal Musiala their full support during this difficult time. As Max Eberl noted, the club will be “by his side” through the rehabilitation process. We all hope for a successful surgery and a swift, complete recovery for the talented midfielder – we look forward to seeing Musiala back on the pitch soon.