Musiala: 'No One to Blame' for Leg Fracture Sustained at Club World Cup

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has insisted that “there’s no one to blame” for the serious leg injury he suffered during the Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

The 22-year-old Germany international fractured his fibula — the bone in the lower leg — following a heavy challenge from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma during Bayern’s defeat on Saturday.

In a message posted on Instagram on Wednesday, Musiala thanked fans and the wider footballing community for their support and offered a positive update following surgery.

“It’s nice to see how the football world comes together in a time like this and I really appreciate it,” Musiala wrote.

“The surgery went really well, I’m in good care, and I wanted to say there’s no one to blame for this.

“I think situations like this happen and now I’m just going to use the next period of time to build up my strength and positivity again. I’m looking forward to seeing you guys again.”

Bayern confirmed that the injury was also associated with an ankle dislocation. Musiala was flown back to Munich on Sunday, where he underwent successful surgery.

While Musiala was quick to dismiss any fault, criticism of Donnarumma’s involvement came from within the Bayern camp. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer suggested the Italian “didn’t necessarily have to go in like that” and had knowingly taken a risk.

Board member for sport Max Eberl also weighed in, stating that Donnarumma’s action was “not without risk” and posed “a big danger something can happen” when a goalkeeper launches into a challenge to secure the ball.

Donnarumma, who was visibly distraught following the incident, later posted a message directed at Musiala:

“All my prayers and well wishes are with you.”

The injury comes as a bitter blow for Musiala, who has only recently returned to action. The former Chelsea youth product missed around two and a half months last season due to a hamstring tear and also spent time sidelined in October with a hip problem.

His return at the Club World Cup had marked a hopeful turning point, but the promising forward now faces another extended spell of recovery.