Ballack praised Bayern's support for Musiala in an interview and hoped the public would return to normal assessments of the German star.

Before Bayern's Champions League match against Bodø/Glimt, Ballack said: "It's very positive that Bayern is handling this and supporting him in this way. This is very important for Musiala and will give him confidence. It's important to have a partner at your side for something that is difficult for outsiders to judge, and especially difficult for him to assess himself."

Ballack added that Bayern has supported Musiala, helping him relieve stress and fear.

Musiala suffered so-called "absence seizures" in two pre-season friendly matches, which are related to a neurological condition. He later publicly disclosed the diagnosis through a statement. On Thursday, the 23-year-old Musiala played his first match as a starter of the season.

Regarding the serious ankle injury Musiala suffered at last year's Club World Cup, Ballack said: "From a competitive standpoint, he is still far from where he was before the injury. I hope everything returns to normal."

Ballack stated: "The more things return to normal, the more he can be criticized. This is something he must face, and he cannot always be protected because of special circumstances."

Ballack also said: "Despite the serious injury, he is a professional footballer and must learn to deal with it. This is high-level competition. I hope he can find his way, regain his stability, and I also hope that Bayern and he can enjoy success in the future. Most importantly, he can prove himself on the pitch."

Bayern manager Kompany said Musiala's return to the starting lineup was based on performance: "For me, right now it's all about performance. Musiala deserves this appearance; he trained very well."

Ballack also believes everything should be based on performance: "He has his own experiences, and he is also a special player with a high salary. Considering all factors beyond the pitch, that should be taken into account as well. Ultimately, it all comes down to performance, and he must compete like everyone else." Ballack also serves as an advisor to young Bayern player Lennart Kahn.

Ballack believes Musiala will not receive special treatment: "He must earn it through performance. I hope he can maintain stability because he is a top player. Once he stabilizes, he can regain his form. But, as we've seen since January, that's not easy."

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