Bayern Munich’s plan to gradually re-introduce Jamal Musiala to first team football is right on schedule.
After appearing as a substitute in last weekend’s Klassiker, the 23-year-old got the starting nod on Friday vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach. This time, he went the distance — even donning the captain’s armband at one point late in the game.
“It feels good. It was my third start — first time over 90 minutes,” Musiala reflected after the match captured by @iMiaSanMia. “I’m happy. With such games I can
get back into rhythm.”
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany continued to emphasize patience with Musiala’s recovery, although it was hardly a bad outing. The attacking midfielder converted a penalty goal — stepping up to the spot in Harry Kane’s absence — and even won a fan vote for Man of the Match honors. European contenders beware: the Moose is loose and he looks like he’s enjoying himself on the pitch again.
Just last week pundit and former player Didi Hamann had wondered after that Klassiker appearance just what was “going on” with the Bayern star, going so far as to say that Musiala “probably won’t be [an option in the starting XI] in the coming weeks” and wondering “when he can – or will – help the team again.” Questions answered, Didi?
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