Musiala and Havertz injured before the Nations League opener against the Netherlands
Quick Look
- Jamal Musiala was injured during the warm-up before the Nations League game against the Netherlands and is out.
- National coach Jürgen Klopp confirmed that the injury had nothing to do with his known neurological dysfunction.
- Kai Havertz also suffered a thigh injury.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Musiala suffered two collapses in training during pre-season, after which he was diagnosed with neurological dysfunction with possible absence seizures. Havertz is a regular at Arsenal and in the national team.
Jamal Musiala's exit immediately before the start of Germany's Nations League opener against the Netherlands had nothing to do with the Bayern professional's neurological dysfunction and temporary absences. New national coach Jürgen Klopp confirmed this after the 1-1 draw in Amsterdam. “It's not good news, but in a way it's good news because it's a normal football injury,” Klopp said on RTL.
Musiala was supposed to start but was injured during the warm-up. He was standing next to it, Klopp reported. "I'm not a psychologist, but you can assume that no matter how relaxed he seems, there is still pressure to ensure that something like that doesn't happen, and now you realize: nothing is happening, but I continue to get injured like everyone else," explained Klopp, referring to Musiala's neurological dysfunction and the injury he has now suffered: "It's also a bit of a return to normality."
In addition to Musiala, Kai Havertz also suffered an injury. The Arsenal FC professional grabbed his thigh before being substituted after around half an hour. “I hope that it’s just nothing bad that the boys are probably out of our team, but then they’ll be able to play again relatively quickly,” said Klopp.
This Sunday (8:45 p.m. in the F.A.Z. live ticker for the Nations League and on ARD) the German team will play in Augsburg against Greece, which won 2-1 in Serbia at the start on Thursday. It is uncertain whether Musiala and Havertz can be there. Then it's against Serbia (October 1st) in Munich and Greece (October 4th) in Thessaloniki.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Musiala and Havertz will be tested before the game against Greece to clarify their availability.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How long will Musiala be out?
- How serious is Havertz's thigh injury?
- Will both players be available for the game against Greece?
