Jürgen Klopp: Jamal Musiala’s Germany absence due to ‘football injury’

Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala was withdrawn shortly before kickoff from Jürgen Klopp's debut match as Germany head coach against the Netherlands on September 24, 2026. The late scratch prompted concerns regarding a previous neurological condition, but Klopp clarified that Musiala's absence was caused by a standard football injury. Musiala reportedly experienced a thigh issue during pre-match warm-ups.

Klopp confirmed that the 23-year-old will undergo medical scans to determine the full diagnosis of the thigh problem. Musiala is likely to miss the remainder of the international window while recovering, with Germany drawing the UEFA Nations League fixture 1-1 against the Netherlands.