Lothar Matthäus Demands Jamal Musiala Overcome Injury Excuses Ahead of New Season

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala is urged by football legend Lothar Matthäus to move beyond his past injury setbacks as the new Bundesliga season approaches. Musiala, who suffered a significant injury in July 2025 involving a broken fibula and severe ankle damage—including ligament tears and dislocation—underwent a minor operation recently to remove a metal plate from his foot. Matthäus, writing in his Sky column, highlighted that despite some promising signs toward the end of last season and moments during the World Cup, Musiala's overall performance at the tournament was disappointing.

According to Matthäus, who is 65 years old, there are "no more excuses" for Musiala now. He must overcome the mental barriers from his injury to compete fiercely within Bayern's squad or risk sitting on the bench. The competition for team positions has intensified, and Matthäus emphasizes the urgency for Musiala to re-establish himself as a key player.

As of July 2026, Musiala is expected to be fit for the Bundesliga season opener. Matthäus’ call reflects the high expectations placed on Musiala to restore his top form and contribute significantly after a challenging recovery period. With the new season looming, the pressure mounts for the young midfielder to prove his resilience and talent fully.