About three weeks ago, the footballing world was left shocked and fearing for Jamal Musiala's life and career, as one of the game's brightest talents collapsed on the pitch twice during Bayern Munich's friendly matches against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim in the span of just three days.Fortunately, both the forward and the club confirmed that the cause wasn't any severe problem that would force the youngster to bring his career to an early end, but "easily treatable absence seizures, which are due to a neurological dysfunction".Football world in shock – Musiala collapsed on the pitch againStill, Musiala had to take some time off, missing the Bavarians' first three games of the season – the German Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart, and the German Cup (DFB Pokal) clash against Osnabruck.Ahead of today's league match against Schalke in Gelsenkirchen (19.30), Bayern's No. 10 has been included in Vincent Kompany's squad for the first time in the campaign, meaning that he could get a chance to make his return to the pitch.🚨🇩🇪 Confirmed by @BILD: Jamal Musiala will be back against Schalke !Musiala took part fully in today's training session, made a good impression and was able to participate in all exercises. https://t.co/dhx7oSZrI5 pic.twitter.com/3O0zkTTNNe— Bayern Focus (@FCBayernFocus) September 4, 2026 The Belgian tactician himself appeared to hint at it at the pre-game press conference."We'll see how things go in training today and then make the decision that's best for Jamal and the team. Things are looking up for him, he's doing well," Kompany said via Kicker.Therefore, Musiala certainly won't be in the starting XI, but he could get some playing time from the bench, especially if Bayern have a comfortable advantage late in the game.Bayern's relief – Musiala can play and does not need a replacementIf the clash between the Bavarians and Schalke had been played a decade or two ago, it would have been a major derby. Sadly, today it's a meeting between a powerhouse and a fallen giant looking for a way back to the top.A recent return to the Bundesliga is definitely a good first step towards achieving that goal.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 2FridayStuttgart – Koln 4-1 (1-0)/El Khannous 39, Promel 60, Demirovic 75, Vagnoman 90 – Hendriks 81 og/Saturday16.30: (3.15) Hoffenheim (3.60) Dortmund (2.20) 16.30: (1.48) Leverkusen (4.40) Union Berlin (6.75) 16.30: (1.48) Leverkusen (4.40) Union Berlin (6.75) 16.30: (1.90) M' gladbach (3.60) Elversberg (4.00) 16.30: (3.50) Paderborn (3.50) Freiburg (2.05) 16.30: (4.00) Werder (4.10) RB Leipzig (1.78) 16.30: (4.00) Werder (4.10) RB Leipzig (1.78) 19.30: (16.0) Schalke (8.00) Bayern (1.15) Sunday16.30: (2.90) Hamburger (3.45) Mainz (2.40) 18.30: (2.00) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.60) Augsburg (3.60) ***odds are subject to change***
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