On a recent episode of his Alleine ist schwer podcast, Mats Hummels addressed the injury that Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala suffered during a clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The former Germany international, who has played for both Bayern and Borussia Dortmund, commented specifically on the moment involving PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Hummels was clear in his assessment that the play wasn’t dangerous in nature. “It was a routine football action,” he said, emphasizing that it didn’t involve excessive force or brutality. He went on to say that in his judgment, both players — Musiala and Donnarumma — had a role in the outcome. It wasn’t a case of clear fault, but rather an unfortunate tangle that led to a serious consequence.
A dangerous situation without clear blame
The experienced defender explained that seasoned players can often anticipate when an action might carry injury risk, even if no foul is committed. “You sometimes recognize situations that are simply risky,” Hummels observed. In his view, this was one of those moments — where even a small misstep can lead to significant harm.
From the outset, Hummels suspected something serious had happened. “To me, that looked like an injury right from the start,” he said. Though he expressed sympathy for Musiala, calling him a “great player,” Hummels remained realistic about the sport’s physical demands. He stressed that comparable challenges occur regularly, often with even less regard for precision or safety.
Shared understanding: Musiala sees It similarly
Notably, Hummels mentioned that Musiala appears to view the incident in the same light. Rather than pointing fingers, the young German midfielder reportedly agrees that the situation was more misfortune than misconduct. Both players involved were simply doing their jobs on the pitch when the collision occurred.
“There was no bad intention,” Hummels implied, summing it up as a tough break in a high-stakes match. The discussion underlines the unpredictable and often harsh nature of football, where even clean plays can sometimes lead to serious injuries. Hummels’s remarks highlight the thin line between routine gameplay and unintended consequences — a reality every professional player must navigate.
