Kompany: Musiala Could Return for Bayern’s Bundesliga Trip to Schalke

Bayern Munich could have Jamal Musiala available again for Saturday’s Bundesliga trip to newly promoted Schalke, although Vincent Kompany has stressed that the midfielder’s health will determine whether he is included.

Musiala nearing a first-team return

The Germany international has been away from Bayern’s first-team programme since suffering two collapses during the club’s summer preparations. Musiala later confirmed that he has been dealing with treatable absence seizures, a neurological condition that has required careful monitoring.

Kompany offered an encouraging assessment after Bayern’s 4-1 DFB-Pokal win over second-division Osnabruck, a match Musiala watched from the sidelines. The Bayern coach said the attacking midfielder may be in contention for the Schalke fixture, but declined to set a firm return date.

“He could be an option, but I do not want to place extra pressure on him,” Kompany said, underlining that Musiala will not be pushed back before he is fully ready.

A careful recovery after two pre-season incidents

Musiala’s absence followed two alarming episodes in the space of four days during pre-season. The first came in a friendly against RB Leipzig, with a second collapse occurring three days later, on August 18, in another warm-up match.

Bayern have since taken a cautious approach with one of their most important creative players. Rather than treating Saturday as a deadline, the club are weighing whether Musiala is ready for competitive involvement or should continue his recovery under medical supervision.

Timeline of Musiala’s situation

1. Musiala collapsed during Bayern’s pre-season match against RB Leipzig.
2. He suffered a second episode three days later, on August 18.
3. The midfielder revealed he was experiencing treatable absence seizures.
4. He missed Bayern’s 4-1 cup victory against Osnabruck.
5. Kompany has left open the possibility of selection against Schalke on Saturday.

What Bayern must decide before Schalke

The key question is whether Musiala is sufficiently prepared to travel and potentially take part against Schalke. Bayern’s coaching and medical staff are expected to make that call without placing any expectation on the player to accelerate the process.

Kompany’s side will arrive with momentum after the Osnabruck win, but Musiala’s possible return is being handled separately from immediate match demands. The club’s priority remains a safe and sustainable route back for the Germany international.

Key takeaways

• Musiala has not featured for Bayern since the two pre-season collapses.
• His condition has been identified as treatable absence seizures.
• He was absent for the 4-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Osnabruck.
• Kompany says Musiala might be available against Schalke on Saturday.
• Bayern will not allow the midfielder’s return to be dictated by pressure or timetable.