Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala is set to be sidelined for four to five months after suffering a serious ankle injury in Saturday’s FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old emerged from the challenge screaming in agony and clutching his left ankle, while several players – including the distraught Donnarumma – had to look away as the Bayern physios raced on to the pitch.
According to European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, quoting German publication BILD, Musiala has broken his left fibula and damaged several ligaments. “Jamal Musiala has broken his left fibula and damaged several ligaments,” Romano reported. “Musiala will likely be out for 4-5 months.”
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Despite missing 11 games through injury this season, Musiala was still one of Bayern’s most influential players in 2024-25, recording 29 goal involvements – 21 goals and eight assists – in 44 competitive appearances. His absence will be a significant blow to Bayern’s chances in the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, Saturday’s last eight clash saw PSG end a run of four straight defeats to Bayern. Strikes from Desire Doue and substitute Ousmane Dembele secured the UEFA Champions League title winners passage into the semi-finals, where they will face Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala lies on the ground during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
However, the French giants had to do it the hard way as they played the closing stages of the tie with 10 men after Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez were sent off.
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The injury to Musiala is a significant blow to Bayern Munich, and the team will have to find ways to cope without him for several months. PSG, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their momentum as they face Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
The outcome of Musiala’s injury will have significant implications for Bayern’s season, and the team will need to regroup and adjust their strategy to compensate for his absence.
