Uli Hoeness: We don't know if Jamal Musiala will ever be the same
Hoeness says Musiala's illness and injuries cast doubt on whether he can return to his previous level of play.
Uli Hoeness, honorary president of Bayern Munich, warned on 9 November 2026 that the long-term prospects for Jamal Musiala remain uncertain as the young midfielder continues to battle health problems and a series of injuries.
Hoeness described Musiala’s condition as serious and difficult to treat but manageable to some degree with medication. "He is in a difficult situation: he has an illness that is not easy to treat, but can be controlled to some extent with medication. Still, we don't know whether he will ever play like before. He is still receiving his salary, but imagine if Bayern questioned his contract: what he is capable of now is no longer what is stated in it," Hoeness said.
Musiala signed a contract extension in February 2025 running until 2030 after difficult negotiations and is among the club's top earners, reportedly making about €25 million per year. Club officials and supporters have followed his recovery closely after recurring injury problems and the diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder accompanied by absent seizures.
Despite those setbacks, Musiala has rejoined team training and could become available again after the forthcoming international break, though Hoeness emphasised that a full return to his prior level is not guaranteed.
Concerns also for Vincent Kompany
Hoeness also commented on coach Vincent Kompany, who recently collapsed during an episode linked to meningitis. "We are very concerned, although I don't think it is that serious. I think it is a heavy case of flu that developed into meningitis. It can be treated. He is under great stress. He works twelve hours a day, six days a week. After the international break, in two or three weeks, he will return to the bench," Hoeness said.
For Bayern Munich the coming weeks will be a test of squad depth and medical management as the club monitors Musiala’s progress and Kompany’s convalescence while preparing for domestic and European fixtures.
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