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Germany's 'wonderkid' Karl out of World Cup with injury
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Germany's 'wonderkid' Karl out of World Cup with injury

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Germany's promising young footballer Lennart Karl will miss the World Cup due to a thigh muscle injury sustained during training.
  • The 18-year-old Bayern Munich player, who recently debuted for Germany, was replaced by Assan Ouedraogo of RB Leipzig.
  • Karl's injury is a blow to Germany's preparations, removing a player known for creativity and speed from their squad.

Germany's World Cup aspirations have been dealt a significant blow with the withdrawal of 18-year-old Lennart Karl due to a thigh muscle injury. The highly-rated Bayern Munich midfielder sustained the injury during a training session in Chicago, forcing him to miss the upcoming tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Karl, considered one of Europe's most exciting young talents, had rapidly risen through the ranks at Bayern Munich, becoming the club's youngest-ever Champions League scorer. His impressive performances earned him a debut for the German national team in March, and he has since made three appearances, showcasing his creativity, speed, and confidence.

Coach Julian Nagelsmann has already named RB Leipzig's Assan Ouedraogo as Karl's replacement. The loss of Karl, who impressed in Germany's recent 4-0 friendly win against Finland, deprives the team of depth and a player capable of changing the game's tempo. Germany is set to begin their World Cup campaign on June 14 against Curaรงao.

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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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