There have been many dynamic attackers in Bayern Munich’s lofty history.
One of the best was Franck Ribéry, who noted pundit Didi Hamann holds in high regard.
When looking at Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl, Hamann can see a little bit of the Frenchman in the youngster — and Hamann is not just talking about the stature of both men. Hamann loves the mentality and spirit of each player.
“That someone not even 18-years-old is playing at this level in the Champions League is not a given and shows that Karl is highly talented. He also has healthy self-confidence. I like his audacity in trying things out,” Hamann told Sport Bild. “He plays carefree, as if he were on a local pitch. He’s incredibly difficult to stop in one-on-one situations. He keeps trying, even if he gets thwarted. That kind of player helps any team. He’s an incredibly interesting player and his style reminds me of Franck Ribéry.”
If Karl can develop into even a portion of Ribéry’s greatness, Bayern Munich fans would go wild.
“Karl is one of the most promising players, not only for FC Bayern, but also for German football. Whether he can be a candidate for the national team? He’s only started a Champions League match once. We’ll have to wait and see what happens in seven or eight months. I would be cautious and keep my expectations low for now,” Hamann said.
Bayern Munich is en fuego, but watching Paris Saint-Germain deal with the pains of trying to repeat in the Champions League can show everyone how difficult it is to stay healthy, be consistent, and catch all of the same breaks.
All of that is a big theme for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show! We’ve got a strong lineup of segments and some awesome questions from some dedicated listeners. Catch up on it all right here! This is what we have on tap:
