Lennart Karl reveals: These Bayern stars inspire him the most | OneFootball

With strong performances and spectacular goals, rising star Lennart Karl is increasingly stepping into the spotlight at FC Bayern. The 17-year-old now reveals who his childhood idol was and from which teammates at the record champions he learns the most.

In the current season, Lennart Karl is shaking up the Bundesliga and even made waves in the Champions League, as he became the youngest German scorer in the premier class. His extraordinary performance at the record champions has also caught the attention of the national team: DFB coach Antonio Di Salvo nominated the 17-year-old for the U21 squad for the first time.

In an interview with dfb.de, the shooting star revealed how daily training at Bayern, surrounded by world-class players, helps him in his development. Two teammates, in particular, have impressed him: “I learn a lot from my offensive teammates, especially regarding the movements of Michael Olise and Luis Díaz,” he said.

Nevertheless, Karl showed confidence in following his own path: “Of course, you can pick up things, but you also have to show your own strengths. Working with a coach like Vincent Kompany makes me better day by day.”

Karl's generous playing time also facilitates integration into the team: “Within the team, I didn't talk much in the first one or two months, but by now it's quite normal for me to interact with my teammates off the pitch as well.”

Karl names his idol – Is a duel with a world star still possible?

When asked about his idol, the left-footer has a clear answer: “Since my childhood, Lionel Messi has clearly been my idol. Unfortunately, I haven't played against him yet,” Karl adds with a laugh.

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The possibility of this happening seems unlikely, but there is a small chance: For next year's World Cup, national coach Julian Nagelsmann wants to keep an eye on talents like Karl for the DFB team. And superstar Messi is reportedly still considering participating in the World Cup finals and attempting to defend the title with the Argentine national team in the autumn of his career.

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