Didi Hamann puts Jamal Musiala under scrutiny in Bayern Munich return

"He wasn't an option for the starting lineup against Dortmund and probably won't be in the coming weeks. I don't know what's going on. You need time, of course. But he was given a contract last year that places him on the same level - or even above - the English national team captain [Harry Kane], who scores doubles week after week."

"When you have that status, when you're the highest-paid player, you're also seen as the most important player. You get two or three games to get back into rhythm. He's the Michael Jordan of Bayern Munich. That's how he's paid. I wonder when he can - or will - help the team again."

"I think Jamal Musiala is missing a lot. Right now, it's an attempt to reintegrate him. He was out for several months, which you can't forget."

Didi Hamann expresses concern about Jamal Musiala's gradual return to action at Bayern Munich following a fractured fibula injury. Despite acknowledging Musiala's extended absence requires careful reintegration, Hamann questions why the 23-year-old is receiving limited minutes and was excluded from the starting lineup against Dortmund. He argues that Musiala's contract status—placing him among Bayern's highest earners alongside Harry Kane—should entitle him to more immediate playing time to regain rhythm. Hamann suggests coach Vincent Kompany should accelerate Musiala's integration and criticizes the current approach, noting that younger players like Lennart Karl are currently performing at higher levels.

Read at Bavarian Football Works