""Nobody can 'claim' a spot at FC Bayern," Dreesen claimed (t-online journo Julian Buhl via @iMiaSanMia). "It's the coach's job to assemble the best team, and I'm sure Lennart will continue to get playing time. Who knows, maybe they'll both even be on the pitch at the same time someday.""
""Lennart Karl has shown how beneficial a smaller squad can be, because it allows talented players to actually get their chance and playing time. Of course, the players then have to justify their place, and Lennart has done so in an impressive way, consistently playing in recent matches. I'm sure Vincent has big plans for him," Dreesen said."
"Dreesen is both right and wrong. He's right that Musiala and Karl can play together on the pitch, and he's right that academy players can break into the first team; he's wrong that a small squad is beneficial. Look at Manchester United for example, Ruben Amorim got sacked because he asked for better players while having to manage raw talents (calling out the club's management in the process). They've got a small squad: few senior, established players and a lot of academy players being asked to do established player stuff. The point here is that a small squad can only take you so far before you need reinforcements."
Jamal Musiala is returning from injury while Lennart Karl has seized the central attacking midfield role behind Harry Kane. Club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said no player can claim a permanent spot and emphasized the coach's role in assembling the best team, suggesting both players could feature together. Dreesen praised how a smaller squad allowed academy talents like Karl to gain playing time and form. The analysis agrees on breakthrough opportunities but warns that an overly small squad risks overstretching young players and that clubs eventually need experienced reinforcements, citing Manchester United as an example.
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