News Focus
- Eighteen-year-old Bayern Munich striker Lennart Karl faces an anxious wait after sustaining a serious injury during Germany’s training session.
- Head coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the player has gone to hospital for scans and may miss the upcoming World Cup.
- Captain Manuel Neuer will also sit out Saturday’s friendly against the United States as he continues his return to full fitness.
- VfB Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav will only be available for a maximum of 30 minutes in the match.
Germany’s preparations for the World Cup have suffered a major setback. Young forward Lennart Karl picked up a worrying knock during training on Friday.
The Bayern Munich starlet had to leave the session early after the incident. Manager Julian Nagelsmann addressed the media later that day and gave a grim update on the player’s condition.
“It did not look very good,” Nagelsmann admitted. He explained that the squad was taking Karl to hospital immediately for medical scans. The coach refused to give specific details about the nature of the injury.
Nagelsmann asked supporters and journalists to respect the player’s privacy during this difficult period. “Please give him some space for a moment. The player needs time to process this, and so do we,” he said.
The German camp now faces an anxious wait for the scan results. They hope Karl can recover in time for the tournament, but they may need to call up a replacement if the damage proves severe.
In further team news, veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will not feature against the United States this weekend. The Bayern captain is still building up his fitness, and the coaching staff do not want to risk his health.
Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart striker Deniz Undav will only play for approximately 30 minutes in the friendly. He has also had to reduce his training workload this week.