Bayern Munich’s midfielder Jamal Musiala suffered a significant left leg injury during the Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. The incident occurred late in the first half during a challenge with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, which resulted in Musiala being unable to continue in the game. Due to the nature of the injury, replays were not shown on the big screens at the Mercedes Benz Stadium.
At just 22 years old, Musiala had already been impressive in the tournament with three goals, positioning him just one goal behind the golden boot leaders Ángel Di María and Marcos Leonardo. Overall, this season, he has reached 20 goals across all competitions, including 12 in the Bundesliga and three in the Champions League.
The injury interruption coincided with the referee’s signal for half-time, leading to Serge Gnabry taking Musiala’s place in the second half, with the match tied at 0-0.
Musiala, who was honored as the Player of the Year for the Germany national team in 2024, has generated considerable attention since his debut with Bayern Munich in 2020, where he became the youngest player in the club’s history at the time. His accomplishments also include being the first teenager to play for Germany in a World Cup since 1958.
While this injury raises concerns for both Bayern Munich and the national team, Musiala’s considerable talent and potential ensure that he remains a key player for future competitions. Fans and teammates alike are hopeful for a swift recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch soon.