Musiala's season in tatters as Bayern Munich star suffers horror injury against PSG
The beautiful game has once again proven to be a cruel mistress, as young Jamal Musiala was stretchered off the pitch during Bayern Munich's dramatic 2-0 Club World Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The German starlet, who has been setting the world alight with his performances this season, went down in the opposition box shortly before half time after a nasty collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Musiala's ankle mangled in 50/50 challenge
Replays showed the 22-year-old crying out in agony, with what appears to be a gruesome ankle injury. Even the PSG players looked concerned, with Achraf Hakimi and Donnarumma both giving worried glances towards Musiala as he was carted off the field. Bayern's medical staff will no doubt be working around the clock to assess the full extent of the damage, but early signs suggest that this could be a season-ending injury for the young midfielder.
Bayern miss Musiala's attacking spark
With Musiala out of the game, Bayern struggled to find their attacking rhythm, and PSG took full advantage. A fine strike from Desire Doue on 78 minutes put the French side 1-0 up, before they were reduced to ten men following Willian Pacho's dismissal for a foul on Leon Goretzka. Despite being a man down, PSG made it 2-0 courtesy of Ousmane Dembele, with Bayern's penalty appeal being overturned by referee Anthony Taylor after a VAR check.
Hakimi sends best wishes to stricken star
Speaking to DAZN after the match, Hakimi took the time to send his best wishes to Musiala. "I just want to say, for Musiala, I think it was something very important today for him," said the Moroccan international. "I want to give my support for him and I hope he comes back soon and see him on the pitch soon." It's a touching gesture from Hakimi, who clearly understands the pain and frustration that comes with a serious injury.
PSG march on to Club World Cup semi-finals
Despite the controversy surrounding the match, PSG will now go on to face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup semi-finals. The French side have never won the tournament before, with this summer marking their first appearance in the competition. For Bayern and Musiala, however, the future is far less certain. The young midfielder's injury could have a major impact on the German champions' season, and they will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their star man.
