The 22-year-old Germany international, a key player for the national team's 2026 World Cup hopes, ‌sustained a fibula fracture with a broken and dislocated ankle ‌following a collision with then-Paris St Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in their Club World Cup match in early July last year.

He had enjoyed a superb season until that stage with ⁠21 goals and eight assists in all competitions as Bayern won ‌the Bundesliga title.

"If all goes well today, the plan is that ​he will be there," Kompany told a press conference.

Despite Musiala's absence, the Bundesliga leaders have been firing on all cylinders this season.

Wednesday's 3-1 win over Koln set a new record for the first half ‍of the league ‌campaign, with Bayern on 47 points and a goal difference of +53. The previous best mark after 17 matches belonged to Pep Guardiola's Bayern from the 2013/14 season, also with ⁠47 points but a goal difference of +35. Their 66-goal haul at this stage is also a new league record.

"Obviously, Jamal has a lot of positive energy coming out of this dark tunnel," Kompany said. "Then even the small things feel great. I tell my players to never forget this feeling of coming back. You appreciate everything more. Jamal has that now."

Kompany said Musiala and fit-again Alphonso Davies would not be pressured to deliver instantly ⁠as they ease back into action following their absences.

"I ‌don't expect them to decide games for us. I want a good integration with a good performance, and at some point to be at 100%. Maybe not the level of before, but take that ⁠next step," Kompany said.

Bayern host Union Saint-Gilloise in ​the Champions League on Wednesday.

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