Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund is ready to see Jamal Musiala back on the pitch with his team, but also knows the youngster’s recovery is at the forefront of everything.
When Musiala is ready to return, Freund thinks it will be a seamless transition.
“First of all, I’m extremely happy that he’s on the right track. He’s doing quite well. He’ll start training with the ball again in the next few weeks. The most important thing is that he’s on the right track. I’m incredibly excited for
him to be back on the pitch, as is the rest of the team. He’s an exceptional player, a game-changer, and he’ll be a real asset to the team. In the summer, we discussed how we would manage it without Jamal – now suddenly he’s not supposed to strengthen our team anymore? No, he will have his place in the team because he’s simply an exceptional player for us,” Freund told Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Musiala’s health is going to be key. He will need to be both physically and mentally ready to return — and even then he might need more time. One thing is certain, he will be a welcomed addition when this happens.
Bayern Munich is en fuego, but watching Paris Saint-Germain deal with the pains of trying to repeat in the Champions League can show everyone how difficult it is to stay healthy, be consistent, and catch all of the same breaks.
All of that is a big theme for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show! We’ve got a strong lineup of segments and some awesome questions from some dedicated listeners. Catch up on it all right here! This is what we have on tap:
- PSG is showing that it is hard to repeat…and that is why Bayern Munich needs to strike this season.
- Champions League Power Rankings.
- A look at the German national team selections by Julian Nagelsmann. Is he going back into “Mad Scientist Mode?“
- Listener Q&A.
- A quick review of It: Welcome to Derry, episode 2.
