"The hottest prospect": Khedira raves about Bayern talent Lennart Karl | OneFootball

FC Bayern is also relying on its own youth this season – and one name stands out in particular: Lennart Karl. The 17-year-old already made his debut on the first day of the Bundesliga and is considered one of the greatest hopes both internally and externally. World champion Sami Khedira has even described the offensive player as the current greatest talent in German football.

In an interview with kicker, the former national player had clear words: “Lennart Karl is the hottest prospect we have.” The 38-year-old particularly praised the youngster's mentality: “He has an incredibly great sense of play. He has this certain arrogance – but a healthy arrogance. I just love that. These are players who know: ‘I am incredibly good, but I still respect the established professionals.’”

Khedira hopes that the comparatively “thin” squad of the Munich team ensures that Karl gets plenty of playing time this season. Only through regular match practice can the 17-year-old continue to develop at the highest level.

The Rise of a Jewel

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In recent months, Lennart Karl has already made a significant impact. He played his first competitive match for Bayern at the Club World Cup, followed by more strong performances in the summer pre-season. Among other things, he scored in the test matches against Tottenham Hotspur (4:0) and Grasshopper Club Zurich (2:1). At the beginning of August, the record champion signed its top talent to a long-term contract.

His teammates are also impressed. Superstar Harry Kane praised the young player's attitude after winning the Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup: “From now on, he can only learn. He plays with some of the best players in the world. He has Michael Olise in his position, who is at a very high level. If I were him, I would train hard, work hard, and try to learn from the people around me. When he gets his chance, he has to take it – just as he has done so far.”

Bayern Bets on Youth

The fact that Karl is already being used in competitive matches for the professionals at the age of 17 shows that coach Vincent Kompany has a lot of faith in him. In a squad that is thinly staffed in the offense after numerous departures in the summer, he is likely to get his chances. For the German record champion, Karl is a player they want to develop in the long term – and for Khedira, he is already “the hottest prospect in German football.”

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