dailyloe.com – Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has questioned whether club legend Oliver Kahn would follow his own advice regarding player fitness. This follows Kahn’s public suggestion for star midfielder Jamal Musiala to skip the upcoming World Cup. Kompany made his remarks after a Bundesliga match where Musiala featured prominently. The comments add a new layer to the discussion about Musiala’s international availability.
Bayern Munich secured a convincing 5-0 victory over FC St. Pauli on April 11, 2026. The match saw Jamal Musiala return to the starting lineup. This was a rare sight following Musiala’s long recovery from a fracture and a subsequent muscle tear. His performance in the match was widely noted.
Musiala formed an effective partnership with forward Nicolas Jackson during the game. The duo complemented each other extremely well on the pitch. This collaboration led to a goal for Jackson, which was assisted by the German international Musiala. Musiala also opened the scoring for Bayern with a goal in the 9th minute.
The strong performance raised questions about ongoing concerns over his fitness. Earlier, a statement from former Bayern executive Oliver Kahn surfaced. Kahn, a Bayern and Germany legend, advised Musiala to skip the World Cup given his injury record. Musiala himself responded, stating he definitely wants to be there for his country in June.
When asked about Kahn’s advice, manager Vincent Kompany offered a pointed response. Kompany referenced Kahn’s own legendary attitude towards playing through pain. “I saw Oli Kahn in training, and I can say that he would go to the World Cup even with a broken hand and broken foot,” Kompany said, laughing. This quote was captured by the account @iMiaSanMia.
Kompany’s comment is perhaps a reference to his own playing career. He was at Hamburger SV back in 2006, which would have overlapped with Kahn’s active playing days. The manager’s remark highlights a perceived contradiction in Kahn’s advice. It suggests a player of Kahn’s mentality would never voluntarily withdraw from a major tournament.
Given Musiala’s own stated desire to play in the World Cup, the public exchange may have little practical impact. The saga was perhaps a mere nothingburger in the end. The focus now returns to Musiala’s continued fitness and form for both club and country. Bayern Munich will hope their key player remains healthy through the season’s climax.[]
Source: Bavarian Football Works
