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<p>The match against Paris Saint-Germain was a calamity for Bayern Munich, as they not only suffered a 2-0 defeat in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals but also lost their playmaker, Jamal Musiala, to a severe injury. Goals from Déisré Doué (79’) and Ousmane Dembélé (90+5’) secured the victory for PSG at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Musiala sustained the injury following a foul by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the edge of the box. Referee Anthony Taylor, perhaps taken aback by the injury's severity, chose not to review the incident and promptly sent both teams to their locker rooms.</p>
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<p>“Unfortunately, it doesn’t look good,” Bayern Munich’s sporting director Christoph Freund remarked to DAZN during halftime when inquired about Musiala’s condition. The damage was evident as the young player crumpled to the ground, his ankle visibly twisted. This incident drew ire from Bayern officials, with sporting director Max Eberl commenting, “When I land on Musiala's lower leg while sprinting, weighing 100 kg, there’s a significant risk of severe injury. I don’t believe it was intentional, but consideration wasn't shown.”</p>
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<p>How serious is Musiala's injury? Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany expressed concern, stating, “It was an emotional moment. Of course, it didn’t look good. I hope it’s not too severe, but it certainly seemed worrying. His enjoyment of the game makes this even more distressing.” Though Kompany is usually composed at press conferences, he raised his voice, adding, “My blood is still boiling right now; not because of the match result, but because it happened to someone who loves the game so much.” Bayern refrained from confirming early reports from Atlanta suggesting that Musiala had broken his fibula.</p>
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<h2>What’s Next for Bayern Munich After Musiala's Injury?</h2>
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<p>This latest setback has undoubtedly frustrated head coach Kompany. The 39-year-old had already seen injuries to key players like Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito derail last season's Champions League efforts. Now, before the 2025/26 season is fully underway, he’s once again left without a crucial player. “I don’t like to complain about such things,” Kompany stated when pressed on the injury situation. “It’s a reality now, and we must ensure we mitigate these issues before the season begins. Remaining calm and objective is important, but luck plays a role too. Musiala’s injury was beyond our control. It’s unfortunate.”</p>
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<p>However, Bayern can control their approach in the transfer market moving forward. The club has faced difficulties in securing a new left-back and has missed out on several targets, including Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams, the latter signing a new deal with Athletic Bilbao. Jamie Gittens chose Chelsea, while other prospects, like Rafael Leão, were never seen as feasible options. One potential candidate is VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, for whom Bayern have reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms. The 23-year-old German international stood out at the U21 European Championships, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Yet, Bayern have not yet opened negotiations with Stuttgart, which may become complicated due to Stuttgart’s displeasure with how Bayern engaged with the player.</p>
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<p>Player Comparison</p>
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<p>€140.00m</p>
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<p>€30.00m</p>
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<p>Attacking Midfield</p>
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<p>Contract until</p>
<p>Jun 30, 2030</p>
<p>Jun 30, 2028</p>
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<p><span>Full Player Comparison</span></p>
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<p>With Woltemade now a coveted target, the urgency for Bayern to secure his signature is heightened. As a versatile player capable of filling in for Musiala, his recruitment would be a significant step forward. However, securing Woltemade may not suffice, as Bayern will likely need to enhance their squad further, potentially seeking a left winger and, depending on Musiala's injury severity, additional central attacking players. Despite having earned over €50m from the tournament, immediate access to these finances is limited, but they could provide long-term assistance in addressing the void created by Musiala's injury.</p>
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