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Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl sidelined for World Cup with muscle fiber tear

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl sidelined for World Cup with muscle fiber tear
Summary

Lennart Karl of Bayern Munich will miss the World Cup due to a muscle fiber tear. The 18-year-old picked up the injury during Germany’s final training session in Chicago, confirmed by an MRI. Reports indicate that Julian Nagelsmann will seek to call up a replacement for Karl in the national squad. Details regarding his treatment and return to Munich are being discussed internally.

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  • •Lennart Karl suffered a muscle fiber tear in training.
  • •The injury occurred during a session in Chicago.
  • •An MRI confirmed the diagnosis for the Bayern Munich player.
  • •Julian Nagelsmann will likely replace Karl on the national team.
  • •Karl's treatment and return timeline are under discussion.
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  • 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking: Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl out for the World Cup with muscle fiber tear per report
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The FC Bayern star will miss the World Cup.

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