Musiala Injury Spurs Debate, Bayern Eyes Replacement

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala suffered a fractured fibula and damaged ligaments in a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma during the Club World Cup quarter-final, leaving him sidelined for up to five months. The incident just before half-time distressed players, with both Donnarumma and Bayern's Alphonso Davies visibly emotional. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany expressed frustration but did not blame Donnarumma, while captain Manuel Neuer criticized the goalkeeper's actions and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois defended him. Musiala’s long-term absence is a major setback for Bayern, who may pursue Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez as a replacement, a move that could impact Barcelona’s squad amid ongoing financial issues. PSG advanced 2-0 despite finishing with nine men, but concerns centered on Musiala’s condition. The injury has reignited debate about player safety, goalkeeping risks, and respect on the pitch.