Belgian Vincent Kompany, head coach of German club Bayern Munich, discussed the health status of team star Jamal Musiala ahead of their Bundesliga match against Schalke.
Kompany indicated that Musiala's injury is no longer a concern for the Bavarian club, but he has not yet decided on his participation in Saturday's Bundesliga fixture against Schalke.
Kompany's statements regarding Jamal Musiala's condition
Speaking at today's Friday press conference, Kompany said: "I will not provide continuous updates on his condition. We always have the best experts to assist us, and Jamal communicates with us very well regarding this matter."
He continued: "We will make the appropriate sporting decision. He must be capable of playing and performing well, without any issues in this regard. If the situation recurs, it will not be a major concern for us."
It is worth noting that the German international player experienced fainting spells during two friendly matches before the season began, resulting from adjustments to his medication, which led to these episodes.
Kompany added during the press conference: "The player completed a week of training in good condition. We have already determined how to manage him. We will assess today's training session and make the most suitable decision for both Jamal and the team."
The Bayern Munich coach also noted that right winger Serge Gnabry remains absent due to injury, but he expects his return next week.
The Belgian further explained: "I believe promotion from the second division to the first in Germany is easier than in England, where the disparities are much greater, particularly financially."
He added: "When you look at Schalke, they do not appear like a newly promoted team. They seem stable; they played a difficult match against Augsburg, but they also had a good preparation period before the season started."
He concluded: "I do not think they will face many problems this season. We are playing against a team accustomed to competing in the Bundesliga, which makes the match challenging."
Musiala has not yet played any matches for Bayern Munich this season, missing the German Super Cup, the first Bundesliga game against Stuttgart, and the first-round German Cup fixture against Osnabrück.
