"Franck Ribery was a mercurial player who won everything at the club level with Bayern. An effortless dribbler with explosive acceleration who used his short frame to deceive and get past defenders, Ribery is the perfect footballer that Karl can learn from and polish his skills. Due to the similarities in their playstyle and frame, Karl is sometimes called Ribery's regen."
"Karl has rewarded Vincent Kompany's trust with impactful performances and has added himself as a potent weapon in Bayern's toolkit. With 5 goals and 2 assists in 19 appearances, the 17-year-old has held his own against teams in the Bundesliga and the Champions League where he has scored 3 goals. It should also be noted that the manner VK has handled a young player deserves praise."
Lennart Karl is a 17-year-old Bayern Munich winger who has delivered impressive performances in the Bundesliga and Champions League. Franck Ribery endorsed Karl for World Cup selection, arguing that readiness and quality trump age and that there is no 'too early' in football. Karl has five goals and two assists in 19 appearances, including three goals in the Champions League. Vincent Kompany has protected and measured Karl’s introduction, preserving fitness and reducing pressure. Injuries and departures at Bayern created opportunities for Karl, and Julian Nagelsmann ultimately faces the decision whether to include him as a dribbling, impact super-sub.
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