Debutant Karl sets his sights: "I want to lead the team to the title" | OneFootball

Lennart Karl made his debut in the Bundesliga on Friday evening. After the match, the right winger spoke about his role in the team – and who his role model at Bayern is.

In the 69th minute, Lennart Karl was brought into the game for Serge Gnabry during Bayern's 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig. The 17-year-old thus celebrated his Bundesliga debut. Karl had already managed to draw attention to himself during the preparations. Therefore, he was asked about his role at the German record champions after the match.

In the mixed zone, the left-footer explained: "It's just a huge pleasure to be with the guys. I'm learning so much and I'm very happy that the coach is counting on me. I just want to keep going, move forward, and help lead the team to the championship."

Karl reveals: "He is my role model"

Already at the Club World Cup, Karl was part of the squad and was allowed to train with the Munich professionals and gather his first minutes of play. The young star then took the next big step in the test matches against Lyon, Tottenham, and the Grasshopper Club Zurich.

Regarding his role, he added: "It's Bayern Munich, one of the biggest clubs in the world – I have to work hard for it." At the German champions, Karl has been given the jersey number 42 – the number that key player Jamal Musiala wore on his back last season.

Receiving the number 42 is an honor for him, as Karl shared: "I know what Musiala is capable of. He is a role model for me." Currently, the 22-year-old Musiala is absent from Bayern due to injury. Karl, on the other hand, is considered a serious alternative for the starting lineup should one of the established professionals get injured. The lightning-fast winger also benefits from Bayern's small squad. Even Max Eberl admitted before the match on Friday evening that they are thinly staffed in the offensive.

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