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Bayern star Jamal Musiala's season start is in doubt after two collapses in games

Jamal Musiala's readiness for Bayern Munich's season start is uncertain after collapsing in two warmup games because of a neurological issue

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals 'neurological' issue after collapse during game for 2nd time

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he’s dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game at Heidenheim three days after a simila...

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Joey Veerman - Signs with Dortmund through 2031 Veerman has joined Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven with immediate effect, signing a deal through June 30, 2031, the club announced.

Impact Veerman came through Volendam's academy after joining at age six, making his professional debut in June 2016 and going on to make 81 appearances for the club before a spell at Heerenveen from 2019 to 2021. He joined PSV in January 2022 and went on to win three league titles, two domestic cups and three Dutch Super Cups, making 198 appearances and scoring 31 goals for the club. Veerman is expected to battle for a midfield role alongside Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham after making 16 appearances for the Netherlands since his 2023 debut. His creativity and technical quality give Dortmund another option in the middle of the park as they look to fill the void left by recent departures in that area.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Konstantelias - Joining Dortmund Konstantelias completed a permanent transfer from PAOK to Dortmund on Monday. He signed a five-year deal until the end of the 2030/31 season.

Impact Konstantelias turned heads during the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds, notching three goals and an assist in four appearances for PAOK. Dortmund had been tracking him for quite some time, and now they've completed the deal on a five-year contract. Konstantelias should add another creative option in the final third for the Black and Yellow.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carney Chukwuemeka - Misses friendly with muscle issue Chukwuemeka will miss Saturday's friendly against Roma due to muscular problems, according to the club.

Impact Chukwuemeka suffered a knee issue during Borussia Dortmund's friendly against FC Tokyo on Aug. 1 and later had to cut short a training session when the problem recurred, though he was able to return for the friendly against Arsenal. He is now unavailable due to a muscular problem, according to the club, and no severity or recovery timeline has been given. He will likely be monitored through the coming stages of his recovery before resuming full training, after which his workload can be increased toward a return to match availability.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Beier - Misses friendly with knee issue Beier will miss Borussia Dortmund's friendly against AS Roma on Saturday after taking a blow to his knee, the club announced.

Impact Beier was ruled out of Borussia Dortmund's friendly against AS Roma on Saturday after receiving a blow to his knee, although the club has not provided a specific diagnosis, severity or recovery timeline. The immediate focus will be on monitoring the knee and determining when he can safely return to training before he is considered for another appearance. His ability to play on the wing or as either of the two attacking players behind the striker gives Borussia Dortmund flexibility once he is available again.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Starts in friendly Ryerson (calf) returned to the starting lineup for Saturday's friendly against AS Roma, the club posted.

Impact Ryerson picked up a calf issue during Norway's World Cup quarterfinal against England and was forced off, though the problem was not considered serious and was attributed to cramping. His inclusion in the starting lineup against AS Roma suggests he has progressed well enough to return to competitive action, and he should now be able to increase his workload as he prepares for the start of the campaign. The return is particularly encouraging for Borussia Dortmund given Ryerson's importance at the right wing-back and his ability to contribute from set pieces.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mussa Kaba - Full return targeted for fall Kaba (undisclosed) is not expected to fully rejoin Dortmund's first team until around October, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Kaba will first be partially integrated into U23 training in the coming weeks before eventually working back with the first team, though the club is taking a deliberately slow approach with the 17-year-old. He's currently working individually following performance testing, and Dortmund is prioritizing long term physical stability after he struggled with load related setbacks last season, some tied to growth spurts, limiting him to just eight appearances across all competitions. Kaba is expected to continue his gradual reintegration as the club manages his return with caution.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund —Friendly: Live Score and Match Stats Arsenal are back at the Emirates to take on the Bundesliga giants.

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Carney Chukwuemeka - Plays second half vs. Arsenal Chukwuemeka (knee) came on at halftime of Sunday's friendly against Arsenal, the club announced.

Impact Chukwuemeka had been managing recurring knee problems that first surfaced when he was withdrawn without contact during a loss to Tokyo FC, later forcing him to cut short a training session as the issue lingered. His involvement in this match suggests the discomfort has cleared up enough for him to return to action. Chukwuemeka is expected to continue building toward full match sharpness as preseason wraps up.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Mane - Back in lineup vs. Arsenal Mane (leg) returns to Dortmund's starting lineup for Sunday's preseason friendly against Arsenal, the club announced.

Impact Mane had been forced off during last week's friendly against Cerezo Osaka after grabbing the back of his thigh following a defensive action, receiving brief treatment before being substituted. His return to the starting XI suggests the issue has cleared up without complication. The defender's strength in duels and reliability at the back make him a useful depth option, though he's projected to serve primarily as a substitute this season. Mane is expected to continue building toward match sharpness as preseason concludes.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mussa Kaba - Still in recovery process Kaba is not yet ready to join the team in preseason while he recovers from an injury, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Kaba is a youth option projected to see little participation in future competitions, so this issue mostly impacts the team's midfield depth behind Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham and Marcel Sabitzer. While he's expected to return at some point of the season, Kaba should be expected to feature as a substitute as soon as he's completely fit.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Borussia Dortmund Would Not Be Willing to Sell Félix Nmecha for Less Than an Astronomical Sum Borussia Dortmund is not going to let Félix Nmecha go easily.

AUGUST 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Nmecha sale only possible for 'astronomical sums', reveals Dortmund sporting director Felix Nmecha has been linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund this summer, but the club insist the midfielder is not for sale.

AUGUST 5 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Carney Chukwuemeka - Dealing with recurring knee issue Chukwuemeka was forced to end Borussia Dortmund training early Wednesday due to recurring knee problems, suggesting the knee issue that saw him subbed off without contact in Saturd...

Impact Chukwuemeka's knee problems, first apparent during Saturday's loss to Tokyo FC when he had to be withdrawn, persist into this week, with the midfielder forced to cut short Wednesday's training session after again experiencing knee discomfort. While the injury is not believed to be serious, the fact that the problem has lingered across multiple days of work suggests a more cautious approach will be needed. When he will be able to train without restriction remains uncertain, and the Austrian will need to be monitored carefully in the coming days as the club works to determine whether this clears quickly or requires a longer management period.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Karetsas - Signs five year deal with Dortmund Karetsas has signed a five year contract with Borussia Dortmund from KRC Genk through June 2031, according to the club. Sporting director Lars Ricken said "With Kos we are gaining...

Impact Karetsas made 34 appearances in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League last season, contributing 11 assists, and helped Genk reach the Europa League round of 16, where he added two goals and five assists across 11 appearances. The 18 year old Greece international, who made his senior debut in March 2025 and has since scored three goals with one assist in 10 caps, now begins the next chapter of his career in the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Carney Chukwuemeka - Forced off in first friendly Chukwuemeka picked up a knee issue without contact in the first half of Dortmund's friendly against Tokyo FC on Saturday, his first preseason appearance since the World Cup.

Impact Chukwuemeka was initially treated on the field before testing the knee with running exercises and small jumps on the sideline, and while he did return for around 10 minutes, he ultimately abandoned the attempt and was substituted. He finished last season with two goals across 28 Bundesliga appearances, and this early preseason setback will need further assessment as Dortmund continues its buildup toward the new campaign.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nmecha urges Dortmund to find attacking edge to mount title charge Borussia Dortmund are aiming to be Bundesliga title challengers for the 2026-27 season, with Felix Nmecha pinpointing an area to improve.

JULY 29 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Filippo Mane - Forced off with leg injury Mane was forced off during Wednesday's friendly against Cerezo Osaka after grabbing the back of his thigh following a defensive action.

Impact Mane received brief treatment on the pitch but was unable to continue, with Jan-Luca Riedl coming on in his place, and further clarity on the severity of the issue is expected to come from the club as it continues its assessment. Mane is expected to be reassessed as Dortmund's preseason continues.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Erling Haaland sends cheeky message to Bundesliga club he scored hat-trick against on his Borussia Dortmund debut Norway striker Erling Haaland responded to FC Augsburg's Instagram reel about the hat-trick he scored on his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund seven years ago.

JULY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Barcelona Signs Forward Karim Adeyemi From Borussia Dortmund Until 2031

Spanish champion Barcelona has signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract.

JULY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona Signs Forward Karim Adeyemi From Borussia Dortmund Until 2031

Barcelona confirm Karim Adeyemi signing on long-term contract as Borussia Dortmund explain why they agreed to sell star forward

Barcelona have completed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for a reported €29 million fee, including potential add-ons. Th...

JULY 23 • goal

Barcelona confirm Karim Adeyemi signing on long-term contract as Borussia Dortmund explain why they agreed to sell star forward

Gregg Berhalter and Gio Reyna clear things up, but is Gio in form to return to USMNT? | SOTU

JULY 22 • FOX SPORTS

Nico Schlotterbeck set to stay at Borussia Dortmund despite Real Madrid links — report German defender is expected to remain at BVB as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury

JULY 16 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Mussa Kaba - Following individual program Kaba is preparing his return outside the group and following an individual rehabilitation program, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Kaba will be reintegrated into the professional squad gradually after dealing with multiple setbacks last season, and did not take part in team training at the start of preseason as a result. Dortmund are taking a cautious approach to increasing his workload, giving the 17 year old the time needed for a full return to fitness following an injury disrupted campaign. No timeline has been set for when he will rejoin full team training. Kaba is expected to continue his individual program as the club monitors his progress.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Bayern star Jamal Musiala's season start is in doubt after two collapses in games

Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals 'neurological' issue after collapse during game for 2nd time

Barcelona Signs Forward Karim Adeyemi From Borussia Dortmund Until 2031

Barcelona confirm Karim Adeyemi signing on long-term contract as Borussia Dortmund explain why they agreed to sell star forward

Gregg Berhalter and Gio Reyna clear things up, but is Gio in form to return to USMNT? | SOTU