Jamal Musiala suffered a serious injury during the Club World Cup and will miss several months of action, dealing a major blow to Bayern Munich as they look ahead to the remainder of 2025.

The Collision That Took Him Down

During the Club World Cup quarterfinal match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala collided with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. According to German outlet Bild, medical reports later confirmed a serious injury that will keep the 21-year-old star sidelined for four to five months.

The news hits hard for the Bavarian club, who not only exited the tournament after a 2-0 defeat to PSG, but also lost one of their most dynamic players in the process.

Major Setback for Bayern

Musiala’s absence is a significant blow for head coach Vincent Kompany, as the German international has been one of the team’s top creative forces. Known for his dribbling, passing, and finishing, Musiala has played a vital role in Bayern Munich's domestic and international campaigns this year.

The club’s management is now assessing how to fill the gap in their lineup. With his estimated recovery timeline, Musiala is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season as well as key matches in the Champions League group stage.

With Musiala now out long-term, Bayern Munich faces a tough challenge ahead. The club will need to reshuffle its attack and rely on other young talents to carry the load while hoping for a full and successful recovery for their star midfielder.