Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has dismissed the idea of Jamal Musiala voluntarily skipping the World Cup and says the Bayern Munich attacker remains central to his plans.

Musiala suffered a leg fracture and has taken time to find full fitness amid minor complications with his healing.

Former Germany and Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn sparked recent headlines with his idea for the 23-year-old to miss the tournament in North America in June and July. But Nagelsmann is having none of it.

"If the doctors say there is no risk to his overall career, then there is absolutely nothing against taking part in the World Cup," Nagelsmann told the MagentaTV talk series Bestbesetzung.

Musiala missed the national team's World Cup warm-up wins at the end of March in Switzerland (4-3) and against Ghana (2-1) due to ongoing symptoms.

The playmaker had previously stressed that he wants to play at the World Cup.

He was a Bayern substitute in Wednesday's 4-3 win against Real Madrid which sent them into the Champions League semi-finals. He provided the assist for the important 3-3 equalizer with a wily back-heel.

Musiala last played for the national team in March 2025.