Musiala collapses tied to treatment adjustment

Bayern Munich has explained that midfielder Jamal Musiala's two recent collapses on the pitch were caused by side effects from a minor adjustment to his treatment for a known neurological disorder. The club revealed it has been managing the 23-year-old's condition for over a year, and the recent incidents do not represent a new development with his health.

Coach Vincent Kompany addressed the situation ahead of Bayern's German Super Cup match against Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for Saturday, August 22. He stated that Musiala made a slight change to his treatment plan, which resulted in the side effects that led to his collapses in friendly matches against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim within four days. "He made a minor adjustment to his treatment, which caused some side effects. It is completely normal to make changes to a treatment plan," Kompany said, adding that Musiala had given him permission to discuss the matter publicly.

The player was diagnosed with absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction. Musiala released a statement after the latest incident, describing the condition as involving "temporary but treatable seizures" and confirming there is no additional health...