Bayern Munich’s hopes at the Club World Cup were dealt a devastating blow on Saturday as young star Jamal Musiala sustained a severe leg injury during their quarterfinal defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. The incident, which occurred just before halftime at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, left players and staff in visible distress as Musiala was forced off the pitch and transported to a nearby hospital for immediate medical care.
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Bayern lost 2-0 to PSGMusiala injured in the first halfTwisted his ankle while chasing a 50-50 ballFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Musiala was injured following a 50-50 challenge involving PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The impact was significant, prompting medical staff to rush onto the field as the 22-year-old lay writhing in pain.
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As the referee blew for half-time, concern loomed large over the German camp. Serge Gnabry was brought on as Musiala’s replacement for the second half, with the match still goalless at that point.
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Kompany did not hide his emotions when addressing the situation. Speaking candidly after the match, Kompany described his fury, not at his team, but at the cruel misfortune that befell one of his brightest talents.
"I've rarely been so angry at half time, not against my players – I know there are much more important things in life, but for these guys it's their life," he said. "Someone like Jamal lives for this. He just came back from a setback, and now this happens. You feel powerless. My blood is still boiling right now, not because of the result, that's football. But because it happened to someone who enjoys the game so much."
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Kompany was also asked whether the recurring injuries within his squad were impacting his strategy for pre-season. While acknowledging the frustration, he remained composed and reflective: "I'm not someone who complains about that. It's a fact, and it happened, but our fight is to make sure, before the season, that it doesn't happen. We need to stay calm and objective. To be honest, you also need luck. We couldn't do anything about Musiala's injury today. You can't always have everything under control. It's a pity."