FC Bayern will still have to do without Jamal Musiala in their Champions League showdown against Arsenal. As sporting director Max Eberl confirmed after the convincing 6-1 home win against RB Leipzig, next Wednesday’s match is still too soon for the star forward. At the same time, the Bayern boss gave fans hope for the 23-year-old’s imminent return.

Musiala has been working on his comeback for some time and has recently made further progress on his way back to the field. However, the Munich club does not want to take any unnecessary risks with one of its key players.

That’s why the German national team player won’t be available for the crucial match against Arsenal either.

Eberl confirms: Musiala’s comeback still set for October

When asked after the Leipzig game, Eberl commented on Musiala’s current status and made it clear that the attacking player’s return is imminent. “He won’t be ready for the game against Arsenal yet. He’s being gradually brought back, but he’ll be back in October,” explained the sporting director.

This confirms that Musiala will miss Wednesday’s Champions League showdown. At the same time, Eberl provided a specific timeframe for his return.

If his recovery continues as planned, the 23-year-old could be back on the field for Bayern before the end of the month. On October 31, the record champions will face Borussia Dortmund in a top Bundesliga matchup.

Club officials are apparently opting for a cautious approach to gradually reintroduce Musiala to the demands of competitive play following his extended forced break.

Bayern’s offense is on fire even without Musiala

The fact that the record champions possess tremendous quality even without their star forward was evident on Saturday night against RB Leipzig.

In the 6-1 victory, Vincent Kompany’s team was in outstanding form. Luis Díaz, in particular, who scored three goals, was a standout.

Harry Kane and Michael Olise also underscored once again their importance to Munich’s offense.

Nevertheless, Musiala’s return would provide Kompany with an important additional option. With his creativity, dribbling skills, and ability to operate in tight spaces, the national team player can add another dimension to the team’s attacking play.

Especially given the tight schedule, the Bayern coach is likely glad to have his star forward back in the lineup soon.

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