Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has backed Jamal Musiala to overcome his latest injury setback after the Germany international suffered a muscle tear while on international duty. The 23-year-old sustained what Bayern have described as a minor muscle tear while warming up for Germanys Nations League clash against the Netherlands on September 24.It represents another frustrating setback for Musiala, who has already missed three of Bayerns opening seven matches this season following a difficult pre-season.Speaking ahead of Bayerns Bundesliga clash with Augsburg on Saturday, Kompany expressed his sympathy for Musiala and drew comparisons with his own experiences as a player.I can relate to his story of setbacks, Kompany said.Ive experienced that often in my own career. Coming back from that is a great strength.I hope he can enjoy playing football again in the coming years, and I believe he will. Once you learn how to come back from moments like these, you carry that ability with you for the rest of your life.In every situation, he knows how to fight his way back and he always comes back.Weve seen how happy the team and fans are when he scores a goal. Well experience those moments again.Bayern looking to maintain unbeaten Bundesliga startBayern return from the international break aiming to extend their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season.Kompanys side have won six of their opening seven league matches, with a goalless draw against Schalke last month preventing them from maintaining a perfect record.Their next opponents, Augsburg, have endured a more difficult spell after beginning the campaign strongly.They have conceded six goals across their last three matches, but Kompany is refusing to underestimate a side that caused Bayern problems last season.Augsburg were the only team to defeat Bayern in the Bundesliga during the previous campaign, securing a 2-1 victory at the Allianz Arena in January.Its a very important game, Kompany said.We lost a Bundesliga match last year, against Augsburg. Its still a derby and its an away game.Augsburg are known for their compact formation and their ability to be very dangerous on the ball.They have a lot of individual quality. They have more than people sometimes realise.Theyve started the season with momentum. Its still a derby, the fans are looking forward to it, and so are we. Topics FC Bayern Munich Jamal Musiala Vincent Kompany If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read As Lionel Messi stands aside, we ask: Who is the best player in the world right now? Jon Fisher 6th October, 2026 Tuchel opens door for Bellingham to play as a nine for England but says it will be impossible to replace Kane Cian Cheesbrough 30th September, 2026 Wirtz and Burkardt join Germany camp early after Havertz and Musiala injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Arsenals Havertz and Bayern star Musiala have scans after Germany injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Harry Kane: England captain reiterates aims to become NFL kicker post-football career and weighs up MLS move Cian Cheesbrough 23rd September, 2026 Lamine Yamal explains why goals should not decide the Ballon dOr Mitch Fretton 23rd September, 2026
