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Playmaker's Comeback From Injury Could Be Germany’s World Cup X-Factor
TL;DR
Jamal Musiala, the Bayern Munich playmaker, is making a comeback after a serious leg injury. Coach Vincent Kompany believes he could be a key player for Germany in the upcoming World Cup.
Key points
- Jamal Musiala is a Bayern Munich playmaker.
- He missed much of the season due to a broken leg.
- Musiala returned to the pitch in January.
- Coach Vincent Kompany believes he will improve further.
- Musiala could be a key player for Germany in the World Cup.
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Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala missed much of the season due to a broken leg and while he has already made an impact since returning to the pitch in January, coach Vincent Kompany is confident he will soon take his game to a whole new level.
The 23-year-old Germany international sustained a fibula fracture with a broken and dislocated ankle following a collision with then-Paris St Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Club World Cup last July.
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After making his return at the start of the year, he has gradually earned more playing time as he bids to make Germany's squad for the World Cup, which starts in June.
Fellow Bayern midfielder Serge Gnabry carried much of the load during Musiala's absence but will be out of action for several weeks with an adductor muscle injury.
With Bayern set for a German Cup semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, Kompany needs Musiala to step up.
"Jamal is in a good phase at the moment," he told a press conference on Tuesday.
Q&A
What injury did Jamal Musiala suffer?
Jamal Musiala suffered a fibula fracture along with a broken and dislocated ankle.
How long was Jamal Musiala out due to his injury?
He missed much of the season due to his injury, which occurred last July.
Who is confident in Jamal Musiala's performance for Germany?
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is confident that Musiala will elevate his game soon.
What impact could Musiala have on Germany's World Cup chances?
Musiala could be a crucial X-factor for Germany in the upcoming World Cup due to his skills and recent return to form.
