„Greater chance of becoming world champion“: Matthäus backs Musiala | OneFootball

The discussion surrounding Jamal Musiala’s possible withdrawal from the World Cup is currently causing a lot of controversy – but Lothar Matthäus has a clear stance on the matter. The record-breaking international clearly backs the FC Bayern attacking star and is clearly in favor of his participation in the 2026 World Cup

„Not just for me, I think for most soccer fans, he has to go to the World Cup,“ Matthäus emphasized in an interview with RTL

Although the 1990 World Cup winner admits that Musiala is not quite back to his former top level after his serious injury, he has nevertheless seen clear progress in the 23-year-old’s game. „He’s getting back into dribbling, he’s looking for tackles, he’s doing crucial things,“ Matthäus analysed. The mental component is particularly important: Musiala is having those moments again that give him confidence

That is precisely what is crucial if he is to be back in top form in time for the World Cup

„With him, the chances of becoming world champion are greater“

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Matthäus is thus also indirectly positioning himself against Oliver Kahn, who recently suggested that the Bayern star should voluntarily withdraw from the World Cup. These statements had already caused discussion – even within FC Bayern

Matthäus, on the other hand, sees no reason to hold back. On the contrary: for him, Musiala is a key player for the German national team. „With him, the chances of becoming world champions are greater,“ he made clear

Before Musiala joins the national team, however, the focus will be on the final spurt of the season with FC Bayern, with the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain being a real test

Matthäus even speaks of an „anticipated final“, with both teams currently in top form, even if he sees FC Bayern slightly ahead – not least due to the mentality that Munich impressively demonstrated against Real Madrid

Warning ahead of PSG thriller

Despite all the euphoria, Matthäus urges caution: Bayern must not allow themselves to make the defensive mistakes from the Real game against Paris

„You shouldn’t allow yourself to do that against Paris,“ warned the 63-year-old, adding that PSG had developed in a similar way to last year – with the potential climax of winning the title

For Musiala, the message remains clear: no rest program, no sacrifice – but a clear focus on returning to top form

If Lothar Matthäus has his way, the Bayern star is an indispensable factor for the future of the national team – and a key player for the dream of the next World Cup title.