Bayern chief tempers Karl hype: "There will be tougher spells ahead" | OneFootball

There is a huge hype around youngster Lennart Karl at FC Bayern. Bayern boss Christoph Freund is now putting the brakes on the euphoria a bit.

Lennart Karl is currently the face of the rise of young talents at FC Bayern. The 17-year-old has already played eleven competitive matches this season, scoring several times and generating great excitement with his performances in the Bundesliga, Champions League, and DFB-Pokal. However, sporting director Christoph Freund warns against letting expectations soar too high too soon.

“When such a young player gets playing time at Bayern Munich, performs, and scores goals—and does so in such a spectacular way—the hype is, of course, huge,” Freund explained in an interview with Sky.

The Austrian sporting director views the development of the attacking gem positively but also emphasizes that such phases can only be snapshots for young players. “The team is solid, many of the guys look after him, talk to him. They tell him to enjoy this phase, but also that other phases will come. I think he can put it all into perspective,” said Freund.

Freund on Karl: “He just loves playing football”

In recent weeks, Karl has impressed with his carefree style of play, speed, and courage. His wonder goal in the Champions League against Bruges, in particular, made him a fan favorite overnight. Nevertheless, the Bayern bosses urge patience: the youngster should be developed step by step—without unnecessary external pressure.

Freund also praised the attitude of the German U19 international: “He just loves playing football—he has fun, wants to play. He is well integrated into the squad. It’s a great story, but we all know that hard work is the foundation. He trains very diligently—that’s what matters. Everything else will follow naturally.”

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