“Obviously Jamal has a lot of positive energy coming out of this dark tunnel.

“Then, even the small things feel great. I tell my players to never forget this feeling of coming back.”

Attacking midfielder Musiala enjoyed a successful 2024-25 campaign before injury struck, scoring 21 goals and registering eight assists across all competitions as Bayern won the Bundesliga title.

He was also a key player for Germany at Euro 2024, scoring three goals in five games, and will be hoping this return can boost his chances of making it to the 2026 World Cup.

After such a long absence, Kompany insisted there would be no pressure on either Musiala or Alphonso Davies, who is also fit again, to find form straight away.

Wing-back Davies, 25, returned to the side in December after missing the start of the season with a cruciate ligament tear.

“I don’t expect them to decide games for us,” Kompany said.

“I want a good integration with a good performance and at some point to be at 100%.”