„Give it my all“: Bayern youngster Karl makes clear World Cup challenge | OneFootball

Lennart Karl continues to attract attention at FC Bayern, both on and off the pitch. The attacking player has now spoken openly about a big personal dream, with the 18-year-old already setting his sights on the biggest stage in world soccer.

In an interview with BILD, the youngster made it clear how motivated he is with a view to the 2026 World Cup. „Of course I really hope to be there. It’s a very, very big dream and that’s why I give it my all every day and work very hard towards it. I’m doing everything I can and then I hope it works out,“ explained Karl.

On Friday evening, the attacking player also made his mark again in sporting terms. After a slight dip in form, the newly 18-year-old was once again in the starting eleven in FC Bayern’s 4-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Karl put in a committed performance and also set up a goal.

Nagelsmann is keeping a close eye on Karl

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National team coach Julian Nagelsmann himself recently confirmed that Karl is now also a topic of discussion in the national team environment. The national team coach spoke to kicker for the first time in more detail about the Bayern talent and made it clear that he is following his development closely.

„Lennart had a super stable time. Now he’s struggling a bit – also because Jamal Musiala is fit again,“ explained Nagelsmann with regard to the attacking player’s recent reduced playing time at the record champions.

At the same time, the national coach emphasized that Karl’s prospects in the DFB team are not necessarily linked to a permanent role in Munich. „I don’t want him to become a regular player so that he can then play in the World Cup, because he won’t.“ Rather, the decisive factors are playing rhythm and self-confidence.

In addition to his personal goals, Karl also has great ambitions for FC Bayern. „We have a big dream in the Champions League – to win the title,“ the 18-year-old also told BILD.