Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala Out Four Months With Broken Fibula After PSG Collision

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala suffered a severe ankle injury during the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in a fractured left fibula and multiple ligament damage that will sideline him for four to five months. The injury occurred in a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was visibly distressed and later expressed his well wishes on social media. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer criticized Donnarumma's challenge as a needless risk, while Bayern's sporting director highlighted the lack of consideration in the play. Despite PSG's 2-0 victory, the incident overshadowed the match, with PSG players also expressing concern and support for Musiala's recovery. Musiala had recently returned from a hamstring injury and was set to inherit Bayern's iconic No. 10 shirt, making this setback particularly significant for the team. Medical reports indicate Musiala will likely miss the start of the 2025-26 season, with his earliest return expected around late January or early February due to the Bundesliga winter break.