Long-term plan: Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala keen to return against Real Madrid, but star’s health is paramount
The FC Bayern superstar could single-handedly flip the tie in his team’s favour, provided he returns to full fitness.
What a difference Musiala’s availability would make for the Real Madrid fixtures. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images There are few players rearing to make a statement as much as Jamal Musiala this season. The Bayern Munich star can be a top 5 in the world player on any given day.
The potential is unlimited. Unfortunately, his playing time has been rather limited. Injuries have been unkind to Musiala… after having just returned from an ankle injury that had him sidelined for half a year, the player has suffered a setback, with a flare-up of pain at the very same spot.
Caution needs to be exercised, and that is exactly what the player and the club have in mind. According to a report by Kicker’s Mario Krischel ( @m_krischel ) as captured by @iMiaSanMia , “Musiala is currently putting in up to 8 hours of work everyday, both at Säbener Straße and at home. The player won’t rush anything after this most recent setback and will only return once the pain in his ankle has subsided.
” The report adds that “the current plan is for him to rejoin team training at some point next week and be gradually eased back into action through short appearances. ” This is certainly the right way to go, since a re-injury could hamper the career of a player whose talent level has no real ceiling. Musiala is a once-in-a-generation player, and it is important to manage the load and ease him into the starting XI after an injury of such magnitude.