Bayern Officials Criticize Donnarumma Over Musiala Serious Injury

Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala suffered a serious left ankle injury during the Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain following a challenge by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl and captain Manuel Neuer criticized Donnarumma for taking an unnecessary risk and lacking consideration during the challenge, with Neuer also expressing disappointment over Donnarumma's delayed response to check on Musiala. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany described the injury as an accident but admitted his rare anger at the situation, emphasizing how important football is to players like Musiala. Donnarumma appeared visibly upset after the incident and later offered his well wishes on social media. Musiala was stretchered off and taken to the hospital, with Bayern awaiting further diagnosis. The incident overshadowed PSG’s 2-0 victory, and the Bayern team has rallied around Musiala, highlighting the emotional toll of the injury.