"I don't know what's going on" – Dietmar Hamann blasts Jamal Musiala's performances | OneFootball

Since returning from a broken fibula, Jamal Musiala has featured nine times for Bayern Munich, scoring a goal and laying on two assists.

The 23-year-old has mostly come off the bench, most recently in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann believes Musiala once again demonstrated that he needs time to return to his best form.

“I think Jamal Musiala is missing a lot. Right now, it’s an attempt to reintegrate him. He was out for several months, which you can’t forget,” Hamann said on Sky90.

“He wasn’t an option for the starting lineup against Dortmund and probably won’t be in the coming weeks. I don’t know what’s going on,” he added.

Hamann believes that Musiala’s position as Bayern's highest-paid player adds extra pressure to perform.

“You need time, of course. But he was given a contract last year that places him on the same level – or even above – the English national team captain [Harry Kane], who scores doubles week after week,” Hamann remarked.

“When you have that status, when you’re the highest-paid player, you’re also seen as the most important player. You get two or three games to get back into rhythm.”

“He’s the Michael Jordan of Bayern Munich. That’s how he’s paid. I wonder when he can – or will – help the team again.”

Looking at the performances, Hamann argued that Bayern coach Vincent Kompany should have subbed in Lennart Karl instead of Musiala against Borussia Dortmund.

“I understand that the club wants Musiala to play, but if we look purely at performance, you could also say: Actually, in this incredibly important game against Dortmund, Lennart Karl should come on before Musiala because he’s simply on a different level performance-wise.”

“I understand that Vincent Kompany brings on Musiala. But you have to manage all of this. It’s not an easy task,” Hamann added.