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BAYERN PLAYER MAKES BIG STRIDES IN COMEBACK FROM BROKEN LEG

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala is back on the training pitch for the first time since a severe July ankle injury. The German star is making significant progress in his recovery ahead of a potential second-half-of-season return.

Bayern Player Makes Big Strides in Comeback From Broken Leg
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Last week, Bayern Munich provided an encouraging report on Alphonso Davies' recuperation, stating that the Canadian full-back is recuperating far more quickly. Before the end of 2025, he is anticipated to play for Bayern Munich.

This week, the Bundesliga champions got more encouraging injury-related news. For the first time since he broke his fibula and dislocated his ankle against Paris-Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup at the beginning of July, Jamal Musiala was back on the pitch. As Musiala makes significant progress in his recuperation, he was pictured on the pitch at Sabner Strasse.

For Musiala, there is still much work to be done. Given how severe Musiala's injury has been, the Bavarian team will not take any chances with his comeback. Musiala should be prepared to contribute in the second half of the season to prevent relapses.

Up until now, Bayern has handled Musiala's absence admirably.


Since making his debut for Bayern in 2020, Musiala has been an important member of the team. The 22-year-old has made a name for himself as one of Europe's top offensive midfielders. Bayern can break down deep blocks with his precise control and dribbling. Musiala also possesses a fantastic eye for a game-winning pass. He is a dangerous player in the last third because he can also score goals.

He is essential to Bayern's short- and long-term ambitions, thus his injury was a major setback for the team. The Bavarian team lost the experience of Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, and Thomas Müller, but they bolstered their offence in the summer transfer window by acquiring Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson. In the latter third, Vincent Kompany's choices were further limited by Musiala's injury.

Bayern and Kompany have fared well without Musiala. The number 10 spot has been filled by Serge Gnabry. In seven Bundesliga games, Die Roten have scored 27 goals. Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Harry Kane have all been playing fantastically for Die Roten. Musiala will be able to recuperate at his own speed since Kompany is getting the best out of every forward.

After Musiala recovers from such a terrible injury, Bayern will want to see him return to his peak. Even if he is fully recovered for the season's last quarter, Bayern will benefit greatly. Ahead of the World Cup next summer, Musiala is also being attentively watched by the German national squad. Musiala has made a name for himself as a vital member of the team and nation.

BAYERN MUNICH HELD: VUSKOVIC AND VIEIRA STUN KOMPANY IN A WILD 2-2 HAMBURG DRAW

Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Vieira shine as Hamburg hold Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw. Read the full Bundesliga match analysis here.

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Bayern Munich dropped points again in the Bundesliga, settling for a 2-2 draw against Hamburg up north. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz both found the net for Bayern, who took the lead after Fabio Vieira had put Hamburg ahead with a first-half penalty. But Luka Vuskovic, who was everywhere for the hosts, powered in a header to snatch a well-earned point in a wild game at Volksparkstadion.

Early on, Bayern tried to quiet down the home crowd and pushed hard for the first goal. Still, it was Hamburg who struck first. About 30 minutes in, Nicolai Remberg beat Joshua Kimmich to a loose ball and drew a foul from the German midfielder. Fabio Vieira, on loan from Arsenal, coolly slotted the penalty past Manuel Neuer and into the bottom corner.

Bayern didn’t waste much time. Within ten minutes, Serge Gnabry slipped behind the defence and whipped in a cross. Kimmich’s awkward shot landed at Kane’s feet, and the England captain smashed it home. Kompany threw on Luis Diaz at halftime, and it paid off instantly. Diaz finished off a slick pass from Olise less than a minute after coming on.

Hamburg weren't rattled, though. Just eight minutes into the second half, Vuskovic muscled past Alphonso Davies and hammered in a header from William Mikelbrencis’ cross. Hamburg almost took the lead when Neuer fluffed a clearance, leaving Vieira with an open goal, but Davies raced back to clear it off the line. Bayern pushed for a winner and shouted for a couple of penalties, but the referee wasn’t having it. In the end, both sides walked away with a point.

Standout player? Luka Vuskovic, no question. The Croatian centre-back, on loan from Tottenham, gave Hamburg steel at the back and kept Kane pretty quiet. His equaliser—already his fourth of the season—showed a hunger and skill Spurs have been missing lately.

On the flip side, Vincent Kompany has to take some heat. The Bayern boss did well bringing on Diaz, but you wonder if starting him would’ve made the difference. Bayern had the lead but couldn’t finish the job, and Hamburg deserved their share of the spoils.

HARRY KANE REVEALS HIS "FAVORITE GERMAN DISH" IS ACTUALLY A REWARD FOR SCORING

It’s a ritual! Harry Kane reveals how local chef Stefan Kastner delivers free veal schnitzels for every goal he scores for Bayern.

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Harry Kane gets free dinners for every Bayern Munich goal

Every time Harry Kane scores for Bayern Munich, he gets a free dinner—no joke. There’s this local pub owner who drops off a schnitzel for every goal Kane bangs in for the German champs.

The man behind this tradition? Stefan Kastner, chef and superfan, runs the Buchenhain Forest Inn. He doesn’t just send the food—he actually drives out himself to Kane’s place and hands it over. Kastner’s from Baierbrunn, a suburb just outside Munich, and he swears his schnitzels give Kane that extra push on the pitch.

Kane, by the way, calls these deliveries a “ritual”. He even lets Kastner—everyone calls him the “Schnitzel Guy”—swing by past security whenever he’s due for a drop-off. With the way Kane’s scoring, that’s happening a lot.

Funny thing, though—Kane’s strict about his diet. No chips, ever. Kastner says, “At first, I just did it as a fan. Now, it’s a real tradition. I’ve been at this for over a year, and I’d say we’re up to 50 or 60 schnitzels so far. I don’t deliver one after every single goal. I wait until he’s scored a couple, then I drive over, usually around six in the evening. Lately, I wait for two goals before making the trip. Then I bring a veal schnitzel with roasted potatoes, plus another with potato salad.”

When the local paper TZ ran the story, Kane owned up—he loves schnitzels. “It’s turned into a ritual. It’s lovely. Honestly, it’s probably my favourite dish in Germany. Some people say it’s Austrian or Bavarian, but either way, it’s my top pick since moving here.”

He’s quick to admit he doesn’t eat every single one. “They get delivered, and my family or whoever’s at the house digs in. It helps us feel like we’re part of the community,” he says.

“And really, this was Stefan’s idea. I doubt he thought I’d score this many goals. But, yeah, it’s just a good story. It feels right.”

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