🚨Oliver Kahn reacts to Musiala collapsing in Bayern’s game vs Leipzig yesterday.
🗣️“I’ve been watching Jamal for years. The kid has magic in his feet, pure talent. But what we saw at the weekend? That collapse after scoring… that wasn’t just heat. That was the body sending a clear message.
I said it months ago before the World Cup: he needed to put himself first, get back to 100%. He chose to push. Fair enough, every player wants the big stage. But now the warning lights are flashing again. Scoring one minute, on the ground the next. That’s not sustainable.
The best decision for Jamal right now isn’t another rushed return or more minutes. It’s stepping back. Properly. Not one week off, not ‘managed load’. A real break. Prioritise the long-term health of that ankle and his overall body over short-term glory. Football will still be there in six months or a year. His body might not if he keeps forcing it.
Retirement? I’m not saying hang the boots tomorrow. He’s 23. But the maturity has to come now. Look at the greats who listened to their bodies versus the ones who ignored the signs and paid the price later. Jamal has already survived one career-threatening injury. Testing fate again is not bravery. It’s stubbornness.
Bayern and Germany need the real Musiala — the one who glides past players, not the one who is surviving matches. If that means missing the start of the season, missing some internationals, so be it. Health over football. Always.
Some will call me negative. Fine. I’d rather be honest than watch another talented player break himself trying to prove a point. Jamal, if you’re listening: take the break. Your future self will thank you.”
@Gazpachen I met Dortmund because of him, and fell in love with that club. He is definitely going to be missed. Premier league might be too big for him but Leeds, he's so much bigger than that club.. Leeds is shit
If I had a nickel for every time a Bayern player divorced his wife and then started dating a younger version of said wife I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice