Some Bayern players were left shocked after the injury
Bayern Munich have been dealt a huge blow after Jamal Musiala suffered a broken fibula and severe ligament damage during their 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarterfinals in Atlanta.
Musiala, who had only just returned from a muscle injury that ended his Bundesliga season early, went down in first-half stoppage time after a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The 22-year-old’s left ankle appeared to twist awkwardly as Donnarumma slid out to block him in the penalty area.
The reaction on the pitch said it all — Bayern players looked horrified, Donnarumma was visibly shaken, and referee Anthony Taylor blew for halftime early as Musiala was stretchered off with his shirt pulled over his face.
Early reports suggest Musiala could miss four to five months, depending on how quickly his ligaments heal alongside the broken bone.
Manager Vincent Kompany admitted after the match that the damage “didn’t look good” and confirmed that scans would determine the full extent of the injury.
The setback comes at a terrible time for Bayern, who badly missed Musiala’s creativity when he was sidelined at the end of last season.
His injury is also a huge personal blow for the young star, who was just regaining fitness ahead of a big new campaign.
However, as the seriousness of the injury sank in, support poured in for Musiala from teammates, rivals and stars around the world.
Germany teammate Florian Wirtz sent a short but heartfelt Instagram message.
Neymar also posted: “I hope you recover quickly, come back and shine again. Football needs you. Stay strong.”
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi, who was on the pitch when the incident happened, told DAZN: “I want to support him. I hope he comes back soon and we see him on the pitch again.”
Even Donnarumma, who was directly involved in the challenge, shared his sympathy: “All my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery are with you, Jamal Musiala,” he wrote on Instagram.
PSG’s match-winner, Désiré Doué, added his own message: “Good luck and lots of patience during this ordeal.”
Read some of the comments below:
Paris Saint-Germain extends its sincerest wishes for a swift and full recovery to Jamal Musiala.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 5, 2025
“I want to give my support for him. I hope he’s going back soon and we see him in the pitch soon.”
After the reporter finished interviewing him, Hakimi took an extra moment to offer his well-wishes for Jamal Musiala ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gCk66ltv0j
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 5, 2025
🇧🇷🇩🇪 Neymar sends a message of support to Jamal Musiala after his terrible injury:
“I hope you recover quickly to come back and shine. Football needs your talent. Stay strong.” 🙏 pic.twitter.com/69bUCPD2bT
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) July 5, 2025
Pray for Musiala 🙏 pic.twitter.com/08QquL3A4x
— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) July 5, 2025
Ya Allah please take his pain 🤲 pic.twitter.com/AxN7Lrhlb3
— – (@MusialaEra) July 5, 2025
This is so bad speedy recovery Musiala😢💔 pic.twitter.com/rFLdFnL8o0
— Berneese (@theberneese) July 5, 2025
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