Jamal Musiala admits he misses Thomas Müller, stating that the departure of the Munich icon to Vancouver Whitecaps last summer left a void at FC Bayern.
«His aura, his mood is something you miss,» Musiala said in an interview with Sky. Musiala and Müller played together for the FC Bayern professionals between 2020 and 2025, developing a close relationship during this time, even as Musiala took more playing time from the 14-year-older Müller. «He also helped me a lot when I first came in, gave me many tips over time,» Musiala said. «I am happy that I could play with him for so many years.»
The 23-year-old attacking player has recently experienced difficult times. During the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain last summer – Müller’s 756th and final game for FC Bayern – he broke his fibula and was sidelined for months. His comeback was bumpy, and Musiala had to miss games again at times. He was largely ineffective in the Champions League semi-finals against PSG.
In his view, Müller would be a good person to talk to right now: «I would like to talk to him a lot after such a phase.»
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Since his comeback, Musiala believes he has had «good phases and sometimes not so good phases, which is quite normal.» He knows that there are «still steps to be taken forward.» «But what I expected months ago and where I am now – I am very, very satisfied.»
Looking ahead to the future and the World Cup with the German national team, Musiala now sees «patience as the most important thing. For me, it’s simple now: don’t think too far ahead. You never know what will happen. For me, it’s about taking the small steps now.»
Meanwhile, Musiala gave high praise to his teammate Michael Olise, with whom he previously played in the FC Chelsea youth academy. «In every detail of his game, he has taken a step forward, and that’s nice to see,» Musiala said. «He is one of the best players, if not the best player of the season, that’s how I see him.»
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Jamal Musiala is feeling the absence of Thomas Müller. The departure of the Bayern Munich icon to the Vancouver Whitecaps last summer has left a significant gap in the team.
«His aura, his presence – that’s something you miss,» Musiala shared in an interview with Sky. Musiala and Müller played together for the Bayern first team from 2020 to 2025, forging a strong bond despite Musiala increasingly taking playing time from the 14-year-older Müller. «He helped me a lot when I first broke through, giving me many tips over the years,» Musiala explained. «I’m fortunate to have played with him for so many years.»
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has faced a challenging period recently. During the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain last summer – which was also Müller’s 756th and final appearance for FC Bayern – Musiala suffered a broken fibula, sidelining him for months. His return to the field was not smooth, and he had to miss further games. He appeared subdued in the Champions League semi-finals against PSG.
Musiala feels that Müller would be an ideal person to consult during such a difficult phase: «After a period like this, I would really like to talk to him a lot.»
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Musiala believes that since his comeback, he has experienced «good spells and sometimes not-so-good spells, which is completely normal.» He acknowledges that there are «still steps to be taken forward.» «However, comparing what I expected months ago to where I am now – I am very, very satisfied.»
Looking towards the future and the upcoming World Cup with the German national team, Musiala emphasizes that «patience is the most important thing.» His current focus is clear: «Not to think too far ahead. You never know what might happen. For me, it’s about taking it one small step at a time.»
In addition, Musiala expressed significant admiration for his teammate Michael Olise, with whom he previously played in the FC Chelsea youth system. «He has taken a step forward in every aspect of his game, and it’s wonderful to witness,» Musiala stated. «I see him as one of the best players, if not the best player of the season.»