Flu-hit Musiala in doubt for Bayern’s trip to Gladbach

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 18, 2020 Bayern Munich's German midfielder Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring the 8-0 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich v Schalke 04 in Munich, southern Germany. - Last Friday, March 5, 2021, Musiala signed a five-year contract -- his first as a professional -- with the club world champions, which he described as a "childhood dream come true". Just a week after his 18th birthday, Musiala signed the deal which will reportedly earn him five million euros (USD 6 million) per year. Germany coach Joachim Loew, who will step down after the European championships in July, reportedly plans to call up Musiala for World Cup qualifiers later this month. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP)

Jamal Musiala PHOTO: Reuters

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has flu and is a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Borussia Moenchengladbach, the Bavarian side announced on Thursday.

Musiala, 21, “needs to take a break and will not take part in team training” on Thursday, Bayern said in a statement.

The Germany midfielder also missed Bayern’s 6-0 home friendly win over Red Bull Salzburg on Monday.

After a three-week break, Bayern resume their Bundesliga campaign with a four-point lead over defending champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Musiala, who is in negotiations to extend his 2026-expiring deal at Bayern, has 14 goals and six assists in 22 games in all competitions this season.

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