'Fainted and collapsed again' Kim Min-jae's teammate, Bayern Munich core, health concerns "Just a few minutes into the match..."

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It appears he may be unable to play matches at all. Kim Min-jae (30), a Bayern Munich teammate and core midfielder for the German national team, Jamal Musiala (23), has collapsed repeatedly during matches.

British outlet 'BBC' reported on the 19th (Korean time) that "Musiala lost consciousness and collapsed twice during matches over four days and is now undergoing treatment for neurological dysfunction."

This is the biggest crisis of his career. Beyond mere performance or playing time, Musiala has been diagnosed with fainting symptoms caused by abnormalities in his brain's nervous system, raising alarms about his life and daily routine.

During a preseason friendly against Heidenheim on the 19th, Musiala was substituted in during the second half at the 16th minute but collapsed onto the field just minutes later. With a dazed expression, he received emergency treatment and was helped off the pitch to the bench. Earlier, on the 16th, he also collapsed during a friendly against RB Leipzig and required urgent medical attention.

As the situation escalated, Musiala took to his personal social networking service (SNS) to reveal his diagnosis directly and reassure fans. "First of all, I am doing well. Many are worried, so I want to explain the situation," he said, adding, "It is a symptom caused by neurological dysfunction. I have been diagnosed with treatable seizures."

He continued, "What happened in the Leipzig and Heidenheim matches was due to this. It may look scary at first glance, but for me now, it is just part of daily life. I am receiving excellent treatment and approaching it very positively. The club, family, and friends are always by my side supporting me," he explained.

He added, "I am in close communication with specialists. With the approval of a neurologist, I hope to continue my passion for daily life and football, which is most helpful for recovery."

The repeated health issues of a top-level player have shocked major outlets as well. On the same day, British outlet 'The Guardian' also reported that "Musiala confessed that his reason for collapsing twice over four days was due to treatable seizures caused by neurological disorders. While Musiala emphasized there are no long-term health risks, concerns among football fans worldwide have grown over the shocking scenes he displayed on the pitch."

Max Eberl, Bayern Munich's sporting director, stated shortly after the Heidenheim match that "the club was already aware of the situation. We knew about Musiala's health condition," and took steps to manage the crisis. However, concerns remain unresolved over whether a player who repeatedly faints during matches due to brain nervous system abnormalities can continue a normal playing career.

Musiala, who missed the first half of last season due to an ankle fracture at the 2025 Club World Cup, played as a core member of the German national team in the 2026 North American World Cup after his return but has now encountered another massive obstacle: a life-threatening health issue.

Meanwhile, Kim Min-jae, who came on as a substitute in today's Heidenheim match, overcame thigh discomfort experienced in the previous Leipzig match and delivered a stable return performance. Substituted for Dayot Upamecano in the 33rd minute of the first half, Kim Min-jae played 28 minutes, showcasing solid defensive skills with a 96% pass success rate (48/50), along with tackles and clearances.

Bayern Munich concluded their preseason schedule by defeating Heidenheim 4-2, thanks to consecutive goals from Felipe Chaves, Arion Ibrahimi, Luis Diaz, and Nathaniel Brown.

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