“He mustn’t get ahead of himself…”: Bayern legend Robben warns Karl | OneFootball

Lennart Karl has drawn attention with his strong performance in the Champions League against Brugge. The 17-year-old offensive player impresses with his carefree attitude, speed, and technique – capturing the attention not only of the fans but also of an absolute club legend. Arjen Robben, who wore the jersey of the German record champions from 2009 to 2019, has now given the Bayern youngster some clear advice.

“Lennart Karl has earned the praise, he was superb. The young man must enjoy that,” Robben explained to FC Bayern's in-house media. The Dutchman knows what he’s talking about – after all, he was once an exceptional talent himself, catapulting into world-class status through hard work and relentless will. But Robben also sees this as the crucial challenge for Karl.

“The most important thing at that age is to always focus on the next game. You have to work on yourself every day and not think: ‘I’ve just played a great game, everything is wonderful.’ You have to keep pushing in training and not be satisfied with yourself,” said the 41-year-old.

Robben Reveals the Secret to Success of the Greats

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Robben is considered one of the most ambitious players ever to have played for FC Bayern. His discipline, professionalism, and unwavering will to succeed made him a key figure of an entire era. In ten years at FCB, the Dutchman collected an impressive 244 goal involvements in 309 competitive matches – including unforgettable moments like the winning goal in the 2013 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

Today, more than five years after his departure from Munich, Robben uses his experience to inspire the next generation. In his advice to Lennart Karl, there is not only praise but also a clear message: talent alone is not enough to stay at the top permanently.

“That is the difference, why the really good players stay at the top for a very long time. Getting to that point is one thing, but staying at the top is another,” Robben further emphasized. This precisely describes the path Karl now has ahead of him – the transition from a promising young player to an established professional.

At FC Bayern, Lennart Karl is already considered one of the most exciting players from the campus. This season, he has already played nine times for the professionals and immediately impressed with courage and creativity.

Arjen Robben's words should serve as guidance for him. They come from someone who knows exactly what it takes to succeed at FC Bayern: humility, discipline, and passion.

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