Garcia explained that Jamal Musiala's absence from the Ballon d'Or shortlist does not diminish his talent. It results from evolving expectations and performances this season.
He pointed out that Musiala's lack of Champions League impact, lacking key goals and standout performances in pivotal matches, influenced the committee's decision.
The overall decline in Bayern’s performance this season—its worst Bundesliga finish since 2011—also contributed to Musiala's omission from the list of nominees.
Despite this setback, there is optimism that Musiala could redeem himself in future competitions, especially following a strong performance at EURO 2024.
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