Bayern Munich, the leader of the German League, may face a crisis in its squad before its first match of the new year against Borussia Mönchengladbach next Saturday, as it was confirmed that its young star, Jamal Musiala, will be absent due to a cold.

The Bavarian club announced in an official statement today, Thursday, that Musiala, who was one of the team’s most prominent players this season, was resting at the present time and was unable to participate in the team’s training before facing the match. Mönchengladbach.

Musiala, who scored 14 goals and made 6 assists in 22 matches this season at various levels, is considered one of Bayern Munich’s most prominent players this season, as he scored 9 goals. In the German League, he ranks fourth on the scorers list.

In addition to the absence of Musiala, the Bayern Munich team also suffers from ambiguity in the goalkeeping position, as goalkeeper Daniel Peretz suffered an injury in the... Kidney during training last Wednesday, and Peretz had replaced first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after suffering a broken rib, and although Neuer recovered, it had not been determined whether he would be in the squad.

Under these circumstances, coach Vincent Kompany may rely on goalkeeper Sven Ulreich in the Borussia Mönchengladbach match, as he is considered the available option in the event of Peretz’s continued absence and Neuer’s absence from participating.