Did Bayern’s Jamal Musiala Just Clear the Air on His Injury?

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Key Takeaways
- Jamal Musiala expresses gratitude for fan support during recovery.
- Injury occurred during a match against PSG.
- Musiala emphasizes that ‘no one is to blame’ for the incident.
- Successful surgery completed after returning from the Club World Cup.
- Football community unites in support during challenging times.
New Delhi, July 9 (NationPress) FC Bayern Munich's midfielder Jamal Musiala shared a heartfelt video on Instagram expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support following his serious injury during the quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain. He emphasized that ‘no one is to blame’ amidst the backlash aimed at PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma regarding the incident.
The 22-year-old talent suffered a fractured fibula from a broken and dislocated ankle due to a collision with the Italian goalkeeper and was substituted at halftime. Bayern Munich previously confirmed that he has successfully undergone surgery after returning from the Club World Cup in the USA.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation for the overwhelming support I’ve received from all of you. It truly means a lot to me. It’s heartwarming to witness how the football community unites in challenging times, and I’m incredibly thankful for that. The surgery was successful, and I’m receiving excellent care. I want to clarify that there is no one to blame for this; such situations occur in football. I plan to use this time to regain my strength and positivity. I eagerly look forward to reuniting with you all,” Musiala stated in the video.
After the injury, Donnarumma was visibly shaken, witnessing Musiala in distress on the field. Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer led the criticism towards Donnarumma, arguing there was no need to ‘risk’ injuring an opponent.
“It was a situation where such an aggressive approach wasn't necessary. That's a risk not worth taking. He seemed willing to accept the potential for injuring his opponent. I even approached him afterward, asking, 'Don't you want to check on our player?' It’s only fair to wish him well. He eventually did that. Fairness is crucial... I would have acted differently,” Neuer commented to Sky Germany.