Bayern Munich fans received some welcome news today as star attacker Jamal Musiala returned to the training pitch for the first time since suffering a fibula fracture and dislocated ankle in July. The sight of the 22-year-old running on the grass marks a significant step forward in his long rehabilitation process.
Musiala, who was injured during a collision with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Club World Cup, has spent the last few months recovering and undergoing physical therapy. Today, he progressed to light, individual training, including a 20-25 minute jogging session and coordination exercises.
The road to recovery
While his return to the pitch is a major milestone, Musiala's full comeback will not be rushed.
Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, has cautioned that it "will still take a while" for the midfielder to be match-ready. The player himself has echoed this sentiment, emphasizing a "step-by-step process".
Musiala's focus and timeline:
Gradual build-up: His immediate focus is on getting used to running again and building up his speed.
Ball work next: He will then progress to training with the ball, including passing, dribbling, and shooting.Projected return: Both the player and the club are optimistic about a return to action before the end of 2025.
What it means for Bayern
🇩🇪 There's more good news for Bayern Munich today as Jamal Musiala has returned to training.
He's been out injured since July, as he suffered a fracture of his left fibula against Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Musiala's absence has been a major blow for Bayern, with officials acknowledging his immense importance to the team.
His return will be a huge boost to the Bavarian giants as they head into the crucial later stages of the 2025/26 season.
For now, Musiala's return to the pitch offers a glimmer of hope for fans eagerly awaiting his full recovery. His focus remains on regaining his full fitness and returning to the world-class
form that has made him an indispensable part of the Bayern and Germany setups.