Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has revealed that Jamal Musiala’s repeated collapses during pre-season matches have been due to a prescription adjustment.
The 23-year-old Germany international fell during Bayern Munich’s four-day friendly against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim.
Musiala recently stated that he is being treated for a neurological malfunction that produces temporary seizures, which he described as brief and manageable.
As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, speaking ahead of Bayern’s German Supercup meeting with Borussia Dortmund, Kompany stated a little tweak to Musiala’s therapy had caused negative effects.
“I spoke with Jamal, he said, ‘no problem, you can say it’,” Kompany said.
“He made a slight change to his treatment, which caused some side effects. It’s perfectly normal to make changes to a treatment plan.”
Kompany stated that Bayern had been aware of Musiala’s condition for some time and had worked with leading medical experts to manage it.
“The initial shock for us was a long time ago. Therefore, we’re not talking about it that much at the moment,” he said.
“We’ve received much more information since then and made decisions with the help of leading experts. Jamal has everyone’s support.”
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl claimed the club was aware of Musiala’s health during the previous season and that the midfielder had the full support of his teammates and the club.
“We’ve known about it the entire last season. The players also knew about it. For us, it’s become part of everyday life,” Eberl said.
“We will give him all our support, have already done so, and will continue to do so. We’re doing this together.”
Musiala has been ruled out of the German Super Cup versus Borussia Dortmund, along with Lennard Maloney and Serge Gnabry.
Musiala will train independently, according to Kompany, as Bayern strives to restore his treatment to its original state.
Musiala had previously stated that seizures had become a part of his daily existence. Medical professionals say that absence seizures can result in a temporary loss of awareness and, in some situations, balance.
Dr. Meneka Sidhu, a consultant neurologist, stated that such seizures can be brief, with affected persons occasionally appearing to stare blankly or becoming unconscious.
She also suggested that athletes identify potential factors, such as dehydration and hyperventilation.
“When effectively treated, there is no reason absence seizures should stop anyone playing sport,” Sidhu said.
Musiala remains a key figure for Bayern Munich, having scored 69 goals and supplied 37 assists for the club.
Bayern will hope the midfielder can safely return to training and competitive action as the club prepares to begin its Bundesliga championship defense.
