Bayern's honorary president Uli Hoeness has raised doubts over whether Jamal Musiala can recover the electric level that made him a star.
Uli Hoeness has dropped a heavy question over Bayern Munich's attack: will Jamal Musiala ever play at the level that once made him one of Europe's most thrilling young talents?
The club's honorary president, never shy about speaking his mind, voiced real uncertainty about whether the forward can get back to his previous standard. It is a striking comment about a player who was long viewed as a cornerstone of Bayern's future and a headline act for Germany.
Musiala's best form was built on close control, quick feet and a knack for slipping through tight spaces in the final third. That style leans on sharpness and confidence, which is why any dip, whether from a layoff or a loss of rhythm, is scrutinised so closely at a club with Bayern's expectations.
Hoeness's words will add to the pressure around the playmaker, but they are a doubt rather than a verdict. Musiala is still young, and the Bundesliga stage gives him every chance to answer the critics on the pitch. How quickly he rediscovers his spark could shape Bayern's push for silverware this season.
