Bayern Munich carry genuine momentum into their Bundesliga opener but face real uncertainty around their most important player. Jamal Musiala will miss Friday's home clash with VfB Stuttgart after collapsing twice during pre-season, revealing he suffers from absence seizures. His medication is being adjusted, and Vincent Kompany confirmed the 23-year-old is training individually while the new dosage takes effect. Kompany has been effusive about Musiala's form before the health setback, saying he was performing at a level not seen since his Paris injury. A return at Schalke on matchday two looks more realistic than a debut appearance this weekend.

Beyond the Musiala situation, the squad clear-out is nearing its end. Joao Palhinha has been sold to Benfica for a fee that could reach 19 million euros, a steep loss on the 50 million euros Bayern paid Fulham two years ago. Bryan Zaragoza joins Espanyol Barcelona on a deal with a purchase obligation of eight million euros, closing another chapter that never truly opened. Sacha Boey remains the one unsolved problem, with no buyer yet found despite the club making his exclusion from the Supercup squad a deliberate signal.

On the pitch, Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Supercup to open the season with silverware, with new signing Nathaniel Brown scoring on his competitive debut. Brown's flexibility was evident as Kompany deployed him as a ten in the absence of several attackers. The Bundesliga campaign begins at the Allianz Arena against Stuttgart on Friday, with Bayern having won five consecutive matches and aiming for a 14th title in 15 seasons.