Jamal Musiala is back! Bayern Munich star feeling 'fantastic' taking it 'step by step' on return to training pitch following brutal injury against PSG

The week was already filled with good news for the Bavarian fans and to top it off, Bayern have confirmed the return of Musiala to training. After months of rehab and controlled physiotherapy, the Germany international returned to the Sabener Strasse training pitch, marking his first outdoor session since his brutal injury in July. The club’s social media captured the emotional moment with Musiala jogging lightly, then breaking into a grin as he stretched under the sky.

“It was great for me to be back on the pitch. It felt fantastic,” said the 22-year-old midfielder, beaming. “And the most important thing: my foot felt good.”

His return follows a long recovery period after undergoing surgery for a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula. Thursday’s light running and coordination work with Bayern fitness coach Simon Martinello marked what Musiala described as “a very big step.”

Since the July setback against PSG, Musiala has followed a methodical recovery plan under Bayern’s medical and conditioning team. From regaining motion to building strength, each phase was tracked closely. “My first jump a few weeks ago, then my first run on the Alter-G, now on the pitch. Every week, you take a new step forward,” he shared.

His focus now is gradual progression by regaining speed, balance, and confidence before kicking the ball. “It’s always step by step. You don’t want to do anything too quickly. When I come back, I want to be at 100 per cent, at a good level. That’s why we’re taking our time,” said the midfielder as he emphasises patience over pressure.

Behind the calm determination lies Bayern’s carefully managed rehab strategy. The club aims to have Musiala back in competitive shape by late 2025, without risking setbacks. His recovery has mirrored that of team-mate Alphonso Davies, who is also returning from an ACL injury sustained earlier this year.

Musiala’s comeback has been strengthened by the camaraderie around him. Davies, who himself knows the grind of long-term recovery, joined him on the pitch during his individual session. “Phonzy supported me,” Musiala said with a smile. “The team, the fans, you can see we’re all one big family. The support definitely helps. It gives us extra motivation that the fans miss Phonzy, me and all our injured players.”

That sense of unity has defined Bayern’s atmosphere through a difficult injury phase. Beyond Davies and Musiala, Hiroki Ito also remains in recovery after a metatarsal fracture. Despite the setbacks, the energy at Bayern's training facility remains positive with the sight of Musiala running again serving as a symbolic lift for the squad.

Musiala’s return is a reminder of Bayern’s faith in its young stars. His journey has been steady, guided by patience and precision. With every stride, the anticipation builds while the Allianz Arena faithful await the moment when number 10 glides across the pitch once more.

The German international’s mindset reflects maturity beyond his years. He’s not in a rush, knowing that recovery is not just physical but mental. “I just want to come back at the right time and help the team again,” he said. With Musiala back, and Davies and Ito nearing their returns, the club can look forward to a fully reinvigorated squad.