Julian Nagelsmann confirms Lennart Karl suffers injury in training today, says “It doesn’t look good”

Bayern Munich and Germany sensation Lennart Karl has suffered a fresh injury during national team training, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

In a worrying development for German football fans, head coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed that 18-year-old starlet Lennart Karl sustained an injury in training on Friday. Nagelsmann described the situation as “it doesn’t look good,” with the player immediately sent to the hospital for scans.

What Nagelsmann Said About Lennart Karl’s Injury

Speaking to the media, Nagelsmann explained:

“It doesn’t look good. He went to the hospital and will have scans. We have to wait for the diagnosis and see if he can play at the World Cup or if we have to call up a replacement.”

The timing is particularly unfortunate for Karl, who has enjoyed a breakout season with Bayern Munich and earned his place in the senior Germany squad as one of the most exciting young talents in European football.

Background on Lennart Karl – Germany’s Rising Star

Born in February 2008, the versatile attacking midfielder/winger has taken the Bundesliga by storm. Karl has already made a significant impact at Bayern Munich (wearing the No. 42 shirt) and impressed in recent international friendlies under Nagelsmann. His pace, technical ability, and goal-scoring threat have drawn comparisons to legendary German attackers.

Karl’s previous injury battles — including a muscle fibre tear in his right thigh earlier in 2026 — had raised some fitness concerns, but he had been working hard to secure a starting role for Germany at the World Cup.