Berlin, April 20 (NationPress) Following Bayern Munich's clinching of their 35th national championship last weekend, Vincent Kompany remarked that Jamal Musiala's comeback feels akin to a fresh acquisition for the team. As they gear up for the German Cup semifinal against Leverkusen on Wednesday and their UEFA Champions League semifinal match against Paris Saint-Germain on April 28 and May 6, the 23-year-old is stepping up due to injuries affecting Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl.

“We have high expectations for him,” stated Bayern's head coach. “With Serge unfortunately sidelined, we stand to gain from his gradual return.”

After following a careful recovery plan that included breaks and progressively increased playtime, the England-born forward is starting to show promising signs, contributing with vital assists and goals, according to reports from Xinhua.

His expressions of relief were evident after he assisted in goals against Real Madrid and Stuttgart, and notably, he netted the club's 101st goal of the season during a 5-0 victory over St. Pauli, equaling Bayern's 1971/72 record.

In recognition of this achievement, Bayern's communications team highlighted that Musiala is mirroring the legacy of club legend Franz Beckenbauer, who scored the 101st goal 54 years ago. “I’m feeling good,” Musiala said after completing 45 minutes during the title-clinching game against Stuttgart.

He confirmed that the substitution was premeditated, adding, “My foot feels fine.” “You can see he’s rediscovering his freedom,” Kompany noted, emphasizing that Musiala's dribbling and passing can significantly enhance Bayern’s attacking strategy.

Concerns had arisen in mid-March due to “stress reactions” that sidelined him during the Champions League and international break. However, now it seems he is regaining stability as the son of a German mother and a Nigerian father.

Kompany highlighted Musiala’s significance, especially after Gnabry faced another setback with a long-term muscle injury that jeopardizes his participation in the World Cup. “We don’t want to pressure Jamal too much, but his return at this stage is critical,” stated the Bayern coach, as the team continues to pursue victories in both the German Cup and the Champions League.

Musiala, a six-time national champion with 40 caps for Germany, expressed relief and joy while participating in Bayern’s brief celebrations on the pitch last Sunday. “We aren’t celebrating fully as we have more challenges ahead,” he mentioned, adding that he was glad to be back in action.