Musiala collapses for the second game in a row as he has to leave pitch again

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Harry Kane made sure his teammate was covered from the cameras

Fresh concerns have been raised as Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch for the second time in just four days with Bayern Munich.

The German midfielder, 23, sparked another worrying moment during a Bayern Munich friendly, just four days after experiencing a similar episode against RB Leipzig.

The incident this time around occurred during a friendly against Heidenheim, with Musiala having come off the bench only eight minutes earlier.

It was around the 68th minute with the score tied 2-2 when he suddenly went down on the pitch.

His teammates, including England captain Harry Kane, quickly gathered around him to check on his condition as the Bayern Munich medical staff entered the field to provide assistance.

Musiala was able to walk off the pitch and then issued a statement

The 23-year-old fortunately recovered after receiving medical attention and was able to walk toward the locker room alongside one of the club’s doctors.

He was substituted and did not return to the match, which Bayern Munich eventually won 4-2.

On Monday, Musiala trained separately from the rest of the squad, following the scare he experienced in the RB Leipzig friendly.

Against RB Leipzig, Musiala came on during the second half, scored a goal and later collapsed on the pitch.

The first fainting episode, as per Bayern Munich, was related to heat and dehydration, with the match being played in temperatures of around 33°C.

But a second incident in such a short period has once again raised concerns about Musiala, particularly following his recent return from a lengthy injury absence.

The German international has now revealed that he has been diagnosed with treatable absence seizures after collapsing twice in four days.

Full statement by Musiala following the second scare

“First things first - I’m doing well! Above all, I’m incredibly grateful for all your messages and your support! I understand that many of you are worried. I want to put those concerns to rest today and explain a little more: I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary episodes of absence that are easily treatable and are caused by a neurological dysfunction. These can lead to the moments that have occurred recently, such as against Leipzig and now in Heidenheim. I know that they may seem scary at first glance - but for me, they are currently simply part of my everyday life. I am receiving the best possible medical care in this regard, and I am very optimistic. FC Bayern and the people closest to me are always by my side and supporting me on this journey

"What is important is that there is no additional health risk beyond this. In close consultation and regular communication with the specialists, it was my personal wish to face this challenge and, with the approval of the neurological specialists, to continue doing what helps me most in my recovery: simply living my everyday life and continuing to pursue my passion of playing football. I have taken responsibility for that decision. Overall, I have a very good feeling and I am on a good path. What helps me most along the way is continuing to chase victories and titles with my team, with your incredible support. I hope this helps you understand me better. At the same time, I ask for your understanding that I would like to continue keeping this matter within the circle of my closest confidants, the club and the experts. Thank you very much”.

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Harry Kane made sure his teammate was covered from the cameras

Musiala was able to walk off the pitch and then issued a statement

Full statement by Musiala following the second scare

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