Musiala celebrates comeback progress: "My foot felt good" | OneFootball

A smile, a few steps – and a big moment: Jamal Musiala has trained on the FC Bayern training pitch for the first time since his serious injury. The 22-year-old completed his first running session at Säbener Straße on Thursday and then spoke about the special feeling of finally being back on the pitch.

About three and a half months after his dislocated ankle and fractured fibula, which he suffered in July during the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, Musiala has taken an important step on his way back to team training.

“For me, it was amazing to be back on the pitch. It felt great,” said Musiala with relief. In particular, returning to the fresh air and the feeling of the grass under his feet was something truly special: “My foot felt good.”

Milestone on the Road to a Comeback

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Accompanied by fitness coach Simon Martinello, Musiala also completed his first coordination exercises in addition to the running session. For the attacking player, this day was a real milestone: “That was a very big step,” he explained with visible joy.

The Bayern star also looked back on the recovery process so far – and expressed his gratitude for the progress: “A few weeks ago it was my first jump, then the first time on the Alter-G treadmill, now back outside on the pitch. I think every week you take a new step forward.”

The next stages are already clearly defined: “Now it’s about getting used to running again, building up speed. Then it starts with the ball – dribbling, passing, shooting.”

“I want to be at 100 percent”

Even though the national player can visibly smile again, he doesn’t want to rush his return. “It’s always step by step, you don’t want to do anything too quickly,” Musiala emphasized. “When I come back, I want to be at 100 percent, at a good level. That’s why we’re taking our time.”

During difficult times, it was especially his family, friends, and support from the club that carried him. “Phonzy supported me,” Musiala revealed, referring to Alphonso Davies, who is also currently in rehab after an ACL injury. “The team, the fans – you can see that we’re all one big family. The support definitely helps.”

Bayern Fans Eagerly Await Comeback

The joy over Musiala’s progress is also great at Säbener Straße. Head coach Vincent Kompany recently emphasized how important it is to carefully build up the attacking star. The goal: a full comeback without risk – expected in the new year.

Musiala himself wants to keep working on his return every day until then – and have the patience needed to become the player he was before his injury. “It gives us extra motivation that the fans miss Phonzy, me, and all the injured players,” he said. “That kind of thing helps everyone to give their all in rehab day after day.”

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