"It's very important that he enjoys this moment. If there's a lot of hype, then that's okay. It's all from outside. He just has to keep his entourage and enjoy football. And when things don't work out for him, we'll support him"
"Comparisons with Messi? Lenny is Lenny. It's not about comparing him to other players. We want him to become the best version of Lennart Karl he can be"
Bayern Munich beat SC Freiburg 6-2, with 17-year-old Lennart Karl scoring and assisting. Hype around Karl is considered normal and expected. The club plans to play a strong supportive role to help Karl succeed and to catch him if things do not work out. The club emphasized that Karl should enjoy the moment, keep his entourage, and continue to enjoy football. Karl has taken squad number 42, previously worn by Jamal Musiala, and draws comparisons to Lionel Messi for dribbling traits. The club prefers letting Karl become the best version of himself rather than making comparisons.
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