Jamal Musiala says ‘treatable seizures’ are reason for two collapses in four days
Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has disclosed that he is suffering from treatable absence seizures following two collapses during recent friendly matches. The 23-year-old athlete confirmed the diagnosis is a neurological dysfunction and stated he is receiving medical care with no long-term health risks expected.
Why it matters
The disclosure addresses public concern regarding the health of a high-profile athlete and clarifies the nature of his medical condition.
Jamal Musiala is helped from the field by a Bayern Munich doctor after falling to the ground during their game at Heidenheim. Jamal Musiala is helped from the field by a Bayern Munich doctor after falling to the ground during their game at Heidenheim. Bayern Munich Jamal Musiala says ‘treatable seizures’ are reason for two collapses in four days Musiala reveals ‘neurological dysfunction’ diagnosis
Winger has fallen to floor during two recent friendlies
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days.
Musiala fell to the floor eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern’s friendly with Heidenheim on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old experienced a similar incident during Saturday’s friendly against RB Leipzig, but Musiala has insisted there is no long-term health risk.
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