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Bayern Munich’s journey in the FIFA Club World Cup was unexpectedly cut short with a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals.
This setback was compounded for Vincent Kompany, who confirmed a significant injury to Jamal Musiala after the young German player collided with PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma early in the match.
The momentum shifted after halftime, with goals from Desire Doue and Dembele allowing PSG to advance to the semifinals against Real Madrid.
Reports from BILD indicate that Musiala has sustained a broken left fibula and ligament damage to his ankle, which could sideline him for approximately 4-5 months.
This injury comes as a setback for the 22-year-old, who was just returning from prior health issues, and Kompany will need to rethink his strategies in light of this development.
Though Bayern Munich has struggled to meet their transfer goals this summer, the latest news about Musiala’s condition means they urgently need to consider new signings as they head into the 2025/26 season.
Lothar Matthaus, a former midfielder for Bayern and current football analyst, has recommended that the team explore a temporary six-month deal with departing legend Thomas Muller as a stopgap measure during Musiala’s recovery.
“Jamal Musiala’s injury came as a shock, especially after he had just fought his way back into the starting eleven. I wish him a speedy recovery. In this scenario, Bayern should think about offering Thomas Müller a six-month contract,” Matthaus stated in an interview with BILD.
“By the time the season in the USA resumes, he could provide significant support to Bayern. I experienced something similar when I joined the New York Metro Stars. The fans would surely appreciate it, too.”
Muller has officially played his final match for Bayern Munich, as the club opted not to extend his contract past the 2024/25 season.
What did Thomas Muller say regarding the Bayern extension?
There are several reports suggesting that Muller may transition to Major League Soccer in the United States following his distinguished career with Bayern Munich.
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Nonetheless, no formal announcement has been made, as the veteran player remains focused on his commitments at the Club World Cup.
In response to Matthaus’ proposition of a short-term contract, he told DAZN Germany, “I understand the curiosity, but it’s a bit – not inappropriate, but it’s an uncomfortable topic for me.”
Even Bayern’s chief Max Eberl dismissed the suggestion following the match against PSG, stating, “That’s not something we’ve considered. We haven’t discussed it.”
Moving forward, the Bavarians will continue their pursuit of a prominent left winger but may also explore options for a No.10 role behind Harry Kane during Musiala’s absence.
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