Musiala injury rules him out of Germany’s Nations League fixtures

Jamal Musiala’s return to competitive football has suffered another setback after the Bayern Munich midfielder sustained a torn muscle fibre in his right thigh during Germany’s warm-up for their Nations League opener against the Netherlands.

Musiala had been named in Germany’s planned starting lineup for the match in Amsterdam, but withdrew before kick-off after feeling the injury. Bayern confirmed on September 25, 2026 that the 23-year-old would leave the national-team camp early and begin his rehabilitation programme in Munich. [1]

The diagnosis also rules Musiala out of Germany’s upcoming Nations League fixture against Greece, according to Bundesliga.com. His withdrawal removes one of the central attacking options from Jürgen Klopp’s first international squad as Germany head coach. [2]

What happened to Jamal Musiala?

The injury occurred before the Netherlands match rather than during a competitive passage of play. A muscle-fibre tear in the right thigh was subsequently confirmed, prompting Bayern and Germany to end his involvement with the national team and return him to club care. [1][2]

Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in Amsterdam, meaning Klopp’s first match in charge ended without Musiala in the starting team. The result also ensured that the midfielder’s absence was felt immediately as Germany began this phase of their Nations League campaign. [2]

There is no recovery timetable included in Bayern’s confirmation or the Bundesliga report cited here. That means it would be premature to attach a return date to the injury or assume that Musiala will be available for Bayern’s next match. The immediate plan is rehabilitation in Munich, with his progress to be assessed by the club’s medical staff.

Why the setback matters for Bayern Munich

Musiala’s injury is significant because it interrupts his efforts to build momentum after earlier health and injury concerns. He had only recently returned to competitive football, making another muscular problem particularly frustrating for the player, Germany and Bayern.

For Bayern, the priority will be to give Musiala a controlled rehabilitation programme and avoid rushing him back before the thigh has recovered sufficiently. The club has not announced how long he will be unavailable, so the effect on its immediate selection plans remains uncertain.

Musiala is an important creative presence for Bayern, but the confirmed information does not establish whether he will miss specific club fixtures beyond Germany’s remaining international commitments. Any assessment of his return to the Bayern lineup will depend on how he responds to rehabilitation and the medical review that follows.

Impact on Germany and Jürgen Klopp

Germany must now prepare for the Greece fixture without a player who had been selected to start against the Netherlands. Musiala’s absence gives Klopp less time to develop his preferred attacking structure with one of the team’s most prominent young players available.

However, the two Nations League matches should be considered separately from the longer-term outlook. Bayern’s confirmation concerns the thigh injury and Musiala’s return to Munich; it does not indicate a permanent absence from Germany or suggest that the player’s international future has changed.

The Netherlands draw adds context to the timing of the setback. Klopp’s Germany began with a 1-1 result in Amsterdam, but Musiala could not contribute after withdrawing before kick-off. His eventual return will therefore be relevant not only to Bayern’s domestic plans but also to Germany’s next competitive steps.

What happens next for Musiala?

  • Rehabilitation in Munich: Musiala has left Germany’s camp and will start his recovery programme with Bayern. [1]
  • No Greece appearance: The thigh tear rules him out of Germany’s upcoming Nations League fixture against Greece. [2]
  • No confirmed return date: Bayern and Bundesliga.com have not provided a timetable in the information currently available.
  • Medical monitoring: His availability for Bayern will depend on his rehabilitation and subsequent assessments rather than a fixed public deadline.

For now, the key issue is recovery rather than prediction. Musiala’s latest thigh injury has disrupted both Germany’s Nations League plans and Bayern’s hopes of seeing him build continuity after his recent return. Until the club provides a further update, his rehabilitation in Munich is the only confirmed next step.