Bayern Promote Paul Wanner as Musiala Recovers from Fibula Injury

Bayern Munich faces a significant challenge as their star attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala suffers a broken fibula during the FIFA Club World Cup after a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The injury is expected to sideline Musiala for much of the season's first half, potentially through the winter break, although the club remains optimistic about his recovery and hopes to see him back by the end of the year. Musiala has already undergone successful surgery and has begun rehabilitation, with club officials and former manager Julian Nagelsmann expressing confidence in his swift and full return. In response to Musiala's absence, Bayern is promoting young talent Paul Wanner to the senior squad to fill the gap and maintain competitive energy, while also adding Luis Díaz from Liverpool to bolster their attacking options. Bayern's management emphasizes careful recovery to avoid setbacks, drawing parallels to Alphonso Davies, who is recovering from a severe knee injury with a similar expected timeline. The club balances optimism with caution, aiming to have Musiala fit for critical competitions including the Champions League and the World Cup.