Musiala and illness, Hoeness (Bayern Munich): "Difficult-to-treat condition"

Bayern president Hoeness expressed doubt Musiala can return to previous levels after a difficult-to-treat neurological condition has limited his appearances this season.

Uli Hoeness, Bayern Munich's honorary president, has publicly questioned whether Jamal Musiala will ever recover to his previous performance levels. The 23-year-old German playmaker has been severely hampered by a neurological condition that is difficult to treat, though symptoms can be managed with medication, according to Hoeness speaking on German television.

Musiala suffered two fainting episodes in August—on the 15th against Leipzig and again on the 18th in a friendly against Heidenheim. He described the issue as temporary absences linked to a neurological dysfunction, initially reassuring that he was receiving top medical care with no health risks.

However, his playing time has been drastically limited: just 213 minutes across three Bundesliga appearances and one Champions League match this season, with one goal against Union Berlin. He is currently sidelined with a muscle strain sustained while on international duty with Germany under new manager Klopp.