Bayern Munich confirmed, on Sunday (6), that midfielder Jamal Musiala “suffered a fibula fracture (leg bone) associated with an ankle dislocation” after a shock with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The play occurred in the 2-0 defeat of the German club to Paris Saint-Germain, on Saturday (5), in the United States, in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.
where the match was played for Orlando, Bayern headquarters at the World Cup. On Sunday morning, Musiala left Florida for Munich, Germany, where she will undergo surgery on her left leg. The deadline for recovery will be four to five months.
“This serious injury and long time to stop are a real shock for Jamal and all of us,” said the statement signed by Max Eberl, Bayern sports director. “Jamal has just recovered from an injury and will now be removed for another long period. He will receive everything he needs us. We will support him intensely, be by his side and we are already looking forward to when he returns to the lawns.”
According to the newspaper Bildthe player was transported in one, separated from the rest of the delegation. It will be hospitalized to go through the surgical procedure right after the aircraft landing.
Musiala suffered the injury at the end of the first half of the match with PSG, when hit by Donnarumma. He shouted in pain, his left foot twisted, and taken by stretcher to the locker room before being sent to an Atlanta hospital.
The Italian goalkeeper suffered harsh criticism from Manuel Neuer for recklessness in the play, but was defended by Courtois, Real Madrid archer. He apologized to Musiala in the countryside and on social networks.
“Everyone knows Jamal’s immense importance to our football and the central role he plays on our team. In addition, the human impact is incredibly bitter and we all feel for him,” said Bayern statement. The 22 -year -old had already spent three months away from the lawns before the World Cup because of a muscle injury.
