FC Bayern will still have to do without Jamal Musiala. The 23-year-old is working on his comeback after a muscle injury, but will not be available for the upcoming Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg. Now there is new information about when the German national team player could return to Vincent Kompany’s roster.

Musiala was merely a spectator during Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League. Along with Michael Olise, the attacking player watched the match against the Londoners from a box at the Allianz Arena.

While Olise was ineligible to play against Arsenal due to a suspension and will be available again this coming Sunday in Freiburg, Musiala still needs a little more time.

The Bayern star has already suffered several injury-related setbacks this year. Consequently, the Munich club is taking a cautious approach to his return.

Musiala could return against Magdeburg

As reported by the tz, Musiala’s comeback could happen as early as next Wednesday (October 28) in the DFB Cup match against 1. FC Magdeburg. According to the report, the 23-year-old could return to the German record champions’ roster for that game. However, there is no guarantee he will play.

The key factor will be how Musiala’s physical condition develops over the next few days. The medical staff’s final assessment will also play an important role.

Both the player himself and the club officials do not want to take any unnecessary risks regarding his return.

It is therefore already certain that Musiala will miss Sunday’s (October 25) Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg.

Bayern doesn’t want to take any risks with Musiala

For Vincent Kompany, the attacking player’s return would be a significant boost. Especially during this busy stretch of competitive matches, Musiala could open up additional opportunities for Munich’s offense.

In the Champions League match against Arsenal, Bayern had to do without both Musiala and Michael Olise. The Frenchman had been sent off in the 3-3 draw against Viking Stavanger and was therefore suspended for the match against the Gunners.

At least Kompany will be able to count on Olise again in Freiburg. With Musiala, however, patience is still required.

The Munich club has apparently made a conscious decision not to rush the recovery process. Following the injury problems of recent months, the national team player is not expected to return until he is fully physically ready.

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