Musiala to Miss Start of Season After Injury

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle during a Club World Cup quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain following a collision with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Musiala underwent successful surgery and is expected to be sidelined for several months, missing the start of the next season. The injury is particularly significant as Musiala had recently returned from earlier injuries and was pivotal in Bayern's Bundesliga-winning campaign. Despite criticism from Bayern officials and coach Vincent Kompany about the riskiness of the play, Musiala publicly absolved Donnarumma of blame and expressed gratitude for the support he received. Donnarumma, who was visibly shaken, reached out with well wishes, and his agent emphasized the lack of malice in the challenge. Musiala remains focused on recovery, urging positivity as he moves forward.