"Giving it 100%: Bayern star Musiala shares comeback update" | OneFootball

Jamal Musiala is working with full concentration on his return to FC Bayern. In an interview with Sport BILD, the 22-year-old spoke about his current rehab status, his first thoughts after his serious injury, and the mental strain of the past weeks.

The attacking star gave the all-clear regarding his health: “My foot is fine, recovery is going according to plan. I don’t need crutches anymore.” At the same time, he emphasized that he would not take any risks: “I don’t want to rush things, but rather take the time I need.”

Musiala said that the first weeks after the procedure were particularly challenging for him mentally. “Nothing changes if I keep getting upset about the situation. Now I want to focus on other things, take time for things I normally don’t have time for. That way, the time passes more quickly until I’m back on the pitch.”

“It hurts not to be on the pitch”

What hurts the national player most is only being able to watch Bayern’s season start from the sidelines. “It hurts not to be on the pitch and to watch the Bundesliga opener from the stands. I already know: When I can play again, I’ll do what I love. That gives me motivation and joy for my rehab.”

The support from the team also helps him: “I see my teammates every day, they visit me during rehab.” And despite the setback, Musiala tries to see the positive side: “It’s better to miss the start of a season than the end. I want to be at 100 percent for the important matches.”

The 21-year-old also vividly described the moments immediately after his injury in the match against Paris Saint-Germain. “I don’t like to think back to it. To this day, I haven’t even watched the scene on video, only photos. Immediately after the injury, I turned off my phone for a while, I wanted to be offline. I took a break from social media for a few days, until after my operation.”

The thoughts he had in that moment are still present to him: “My eyes were closed, and I was obviously in pain. You can imagine what was going through my mind at that moment. After all, the match against PSG was my return to the starting eleven after my muscle injury. How long will I be out now? What happens next?”

Hope for a comeback soon

Musiala does not want to name a specific comeback date yet. “You never know what steps you’ll take at a given moment. Sometimes things go great, then I’ll be slower for three days. I’m taking my time and don’t want to set a date. But given the progress I’ve made so far, I’d say: I want to play competitive matches for FC Bayern again in 2025. When I return to the pitch, I want to be ready.”

For FC Bayern, Musiala’s comeback remains crucial to make the attack more versatile and unpredictable. In any case, fans can be hopeful: the Bayern jewel is working with full motivation on his return—and, despite all setbacks, is looking to the future with optimism.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.