In his column for Sky Sport Germany, Matthäus analyzes several current situations in the Bundesliga.

According to Sky Sport Germany, Musiala received treatment during Bayern's match against Leipzig, and initial assessments suggest it may only be a circulation issue.

Matthäus stated that the incident may be related to hot weather or match intensity, and further observation is needed, but most importantly is ensuring Musiala's physical health. If he can return to full team training within a day or two, the problem should not be serious. Conversely, if it is a recurrence of an old injury, the situation would be far more concerning.

Musiala has been hampered by injuries over the past 12 months, but he must now turn a complete new page. Although he did not join Bayern on their Asia tour, Matthäus revealed that since returning to team training, Musiala's performance has been excellent, and head coach Kompany is very satisfied with his displays.

Against Leipzig, Musiala quickly found his rhythm after coming on as a substitute. Matthäus believes his outstanding performance is reflected in more than just his goal.

Kane did not play in Saturday's match, but he will receive the European Golden Boot award as the leading scorer. Matthäus believes Kane is also the top favorite for the Ballon d'Or this year.

Matthäus stated that his Ballon d'Or assessment considers a player's performance throughout the full year, not just one match or the World Cup.

In his view, although some players won La Liga with Barcelona and also helped their national teams win the World Cup, if asked who truly delivered the best overall performance throughout the year, Lamine Yamal is not the answer.

Matthäus also discussed Messi, Mbappé, and Bellingham. Messi helped Inter Miami win the MLS Cup, but MLS intensity cannot be compared with top European leagues; during the World Cup, Messi scored 8 goals but also failed to convert two penalties. Mbappé reached the World Cup semifinal with France but failed to help Real Madrid win the championship; the situation is similar for Bellingham.

In contrast, Kane has won two domestic titles with Bayern Munich. Matthäus believes his biggest regret is not reaching the World Cup final and Champions League final, but aside from that, he has maintained a very high level throughout the year, without significant performance decline.

"Kane and Rodri are both players who let their performances on the pitch speak for themselves, without much drama off the pitch. In my view, Kane is the player most deserving of the Ballon d'Or."

This Saturday, the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup will be contested between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, with both teams fighting for the first trophy of the new season.

Matthäus believes Bayern Munich's current squad is more mature, and overall team cohesion is better. Borussia Dortmund has released some players this summer, but their recruitment is equally impressive. However, Matthäus warns against expecting these new signings to immediately produce a "magical effect."

In his view, Bayern Munich remains the biggest favorite for all domestic competitions. In a single match, Borussia Dortmund has every chance to beat Bayern Munich and win the Super Cup, but looking at the entire season, Bayern Munich is still the undisputed top team in German football.

Matthäus expressed regret that Said El Mara ultimately did not join Borussia Dortmund.

He believes that FC Cologne is certainly a good choice, but joining a team competing for the title and participating in the Champions League would have an entirely different significance for El Mara. Mara had previously clearly stated his desire to join Borussia Dortmund, but the transfer ultimately did not materialize.

Matthäus believes this will be an important step in Mara's career. If he can gain experience in European competition, his chances of being selected for Germany's national team in the future will increase significantly.

Matthäus also recalled his own career: "In my first season at age 18, I had the opportunity to gain international experience, and at age 19, I reached the UEFA Cup final with Mönchengladbach."

Mara is a player for the future, and he wants to see further development of this young player and what he can achieve at FC Cologne.

He stated that a disappointing transfer experience may leave an impression on a player's mind, but he hopes El Mara can quickly move past it and refocus on his game.

Last season, Mara helped FC Cologne successfully avoid relegation with his goals and assists. Matthäus believes that if he can continue this performance and help FC Cologne remain in the league again, then FC Cologne's decision to keep him was the right one.

"As long as he can continue last season's performance, Mara's market value will likely not decrease."

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