Bayern Chief Discusses Musiala’s Mental Battle to Regain Peak Performance
Jamal Musiala has returned to Bayern Munich’s squad after a recent ankle setback. He had earlier recovered from a severe ankle injury at last summer’s Club World Cup. A month ago, after the Atalanta game, he missed three club matches and Germany’s March fixtures.
Injury details and recovery
Bayern chief Max Eberl said the issue is as much mental as physical. He said adhesions formed in Musiala’s ankle after the Bergamo match.
The area was surgically treated but remains tender. Eberl warned the problem is not perfectly clean and cannot be rehabilitated casually.
Squad selection and Madrid outlook
Musiala returned from the bench in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Freiburg. That outing boosted his chances for the trip to the Bernabéu.
Eberl said selection depends on how ready the player feels. He added Musiala gave the right impression on Saturday, so he joined the Madrid squad.
Timeline of recent events
- Last summer: Severe ankle injury at the Club World Cup.
- About a month ago: Setback during Bayern’s 6-1 win over Atalanta in Bergamo.
- March: Missed three Bayern matches and Germany’s international fixtures.
- Recent weekend: Returned off the bench in a 3-2 win over Freiburg.
- Tuesday: Included in the squad for the Champions League trip to the Bernabéu.
Bayern chief highlighted Musiala’s mental battle as he aims to regain peak performance. Coaches will decide how much he plays in Madrid.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
