All going to plan: Musiala could return before the year is out | OneFootball

Jamal Musiala has been missing from FC Bayern for almost three months, but the youngster is making great progress in his rehab. According to BILD, there are many indications that the 22-year-old will return to the field this year.

The offensive star was seriously injured in the Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain (0:2) after an unfortunate collision with PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The diagnosis: ankle dislocation and fibula fracture. An injury that typically results in a months-long break.

Musiala was operated on shortly after the injury and has since been working with utmost diligence on his comeback.

High-tech rehab on the anti-gravity treadmill

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As BILD reports, Musiala is currently using a so-called AlterG treadmill, a high-tech device with anti-gravity technology. The lower body is enclosed in a pressure chamber, relieving the runner of up to 80 percent of their body weight. This can accelerate the healing process without excessively straining the injured leg.

Musiala can already jog with 80 percent of his weight – a clear indication of the planned progress. The goal: to play before the winter break in December.

The German national player himself emphasized in September how satisfied he is with the rehab progress: “My foot is doing well, the healing process is on schedule.”

Musiala remains patient – no risk in the comeback

Despite all the progress, Musiala remains cautious. He does not want to take any unnecessary risks: “I’m taking my time, I don’t want to name a date. But with the progress I’ve made so far, I would say: I want to play competitive matches with FC Bayern in 2025.”

A comeback in the first half of the season is therefore quite realistic – even if the medical team emphasizes that load management is the top priority.

Given the strong form of the Munich team, especially in the offense with Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry, there is no need to rush. Coach Vincent Kompany and sports director Max Eberl are banking on patience – Musiala should only return when he is at 100 percent.

For the German record champions, the return of the exceptional talent at the end of the year would still be a huge boost – just in time for the crucial phase of the season.

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