"I think Lenny's been great for us. I think you see the qualities that he has, especially in tight areas. That's been a big help for us since he's been in the team because we play a lot against a low block or against a 5-4-1 system where teams drop off and make it difficult for us to get through,"
"In the past, it had often been Bayern's Achilles heel to get hit on counter attacks when their opposition would sit in deep trying to frustrate them as much as they could, relying on their breaks forward. Bayern's high line in those situations would often get exposed, but with creative players like Karl, spaces naturally open up. Lenny helps to open that space up because he's so qu"
Jamal Musiala's extended absence created an opening that Lennart Karl has filled with notable impact. The 17-year-old has recorded six goals and two assists in nineteen appearances, including three Champions League goals across matches with Club Brugge, Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal. Karl adopted Musiala's former number 42 and has shown on-ball confidence similar to Musiala's early senior displays. Coaching staff downplayed the idea that Musiala's return will drastically reduce Karl's minutes. Senior teammates highlighted Karl's ability to operate in tight areas and to create space against low blocks, helping to mitigate Bayern's past vulnerability to counterattacks.
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