Bayern Munich sensation Lennart Karl has enjoyed a breakout year, landing explosively on the scene after rising through the academy ranks. The 18-year-old has already cemented himself as a regular in the squad and — in part due to injuries — ranks pretty high among Bayern’s goal contributors this season.
But with the turn of the year, Karl has found himself managing the aftermath of a meteoric rise. That step in the journey where the road is no longer as smooth, where the most famous of his early
exploits are just starting to fade a little in the memory. On the pitch, Jamal Musiala — arguably the team’s biggest star outside of Harry Kane — is working his way back, and off the pitch, he has been dogged by a slightly ridiculous controversy over an admittedly too-casual comment on his dreams of a distant future with Real Madrid.
Bayern, too, have started to sputter.
So how does the youngster keep his head on straight, and continue to improve — as he must? It is something he thinks critically about.
“The trick is not to let the surrounding hype get to me,” Karl shared in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “But of course, you notice what’s being said about you, and I’m also on Instagram, although I haven’t posted much lately.
“At my age, I can’t be at 100% in every game; that’s perfectly normal, I think.”
Bayern fans should count themselves lucky. Not every kid that starts rocketing to stardom can keep their internal compass pointed true north. But every indication says that’s where Karl’s is at, and he seems to have the structure around him to stay on his current path.
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
Join the conversation!
Sign up for a user account and get:
- New, improved notifications system!
- Fewer ads
- Create community posts
- Comment on articles, community posts
- Rec comments, community posts
