Doubt Over Musiala's Return to Form; Storm at Bayern Munich

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Bayern Munich honorary president Hans expressed concern about Jamal Musiala returning to his previous level, and said it is an illness that is hard to cure. He said, "We don't know if Musiala will return to being what he was." According to him, they face a dilemma regarding the future of the relationship.

The remark sparked a storm among fans. One of them wrote, "He needs support, not this." Hans also referred to the player's huge contract; the 23-year-old holds a contract through 2030, while he is approaching a return to the pitch.

Lothar Matthäus also cast doubt on Musiala's ability to return to his peak after the injuries, and said, "There is no guarantee of that." According to him, Hans wants to create a challenge for the player. Musiala is approaching a return, but the storm surrounding his future continues.