Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala Misses Supercup Due to Health Concerns
Bayern Munich will walk into Signal Iduna Park on Saturday without one of their brightest stars. Jamal Musiala will miss the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, with head coach Vincent Kompany confirming the 23-year-old playmaker has not been included in the squad.
The match, a high-profile season curtain-raiser between last season’s top domestic sides, is usually all about sharpness, statements and silverware. This time, Bayern’s biggest concern sits away from the pitch.
Musiala sidelined as Bayern prioritise health
Musiala’s recent health episodes have unsettled supporters and neutrals alike. Inside the club, though, this is no sudden shock. Bayern officials have known about the situation for some time and have been managing it closely.
Kompany explained that changes to Musiala’s medical treatment have led to visible side-effects during games, prompting the decision to take him out of the firing line for Dortmund.
“He is not in the squad. It is about him making the adaptation in the treatment,” Kompany told reporters, underlining that the focus is on stabilising the player rather than rushing him back for a showcase fixture.
Sporting director Max Eberl stressed that Bayern have closed ranks around Musiala, describing how the club has responded “as a family” to support him through this phase. Inside Säbener Straße, the message is clear: his wellbeing comes first.
The concern has spilled well beyond Munich. Across the divide, Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken voiced his sympathy, acknowledging that the recent episodes involving Musiala were shocking to witness even from the outside. On the eve of a fierce showdown, the rivalry briefly pauses for a moment of shared humanity.
Saibari boost as Bayern chase first trophy
There was at least one positive update from Kompany. Summer signing Ismael Saibari is expected to feature against Dortmund, offering fresh energy and physicality in the final third.
The Bayern coach highlighted Saibari’s power and speed, pointing to the new arrival as a player who will grow into an important role once he fully adapts to his new surroundings and teammates. With Musiala absent, the opportunity for others to step forward becomes very real.
The Supercup still matters. Bayern want another trophy, another marker laid down in Dortmund’s backyard. Yet every plan for Saturday now runs parallel to a longer, more delicate process.
Bayern wait for Musiala’s response on the pitch
Over the coming days, Musiala will continue individual training as Bayern’s staff work to guide him through this adaptation period. There is no talk of timelines, only of getting the treatment right and the player comfortable again.
Kompany did allow himself a glimpse into the future, framing Musiala’s eventual return not as a question mark, but as a promise.
“I am looking forward to the counter-attack from Musiala, when he answers all questions on the pitch again,” he said.
For now, Bayern chase a trophy in Dortmund. The real victory, though, will be seeing their young star sprinting into space again, dictating games and silencing doubts with the ball at his feet.
