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Germany loses midfielder Lennart Karl to injury, promotes Assan Ouédraogo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:55 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Germany loses midfielder Lennart Karl to injury, promotes Assan Ouédraogo

Summary

Germany has removed midfielder Lennart Karl from its World Cup squad due to a confirmed injury. The issue arose during training on June 5, prompting a replacement in Assan Ouédraogo, a 20-year-old midfielder from Leipzig. Karl, who played well for Bayern last season, had made a few appearances for the national team. Germany is set to compete in Group E against Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao.

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•Lennart Karl suffered an injury during training on June 5.
•Assan Ouédraogo will replace Karl in the squad.
•Karl had 39 matches, scoring nine goals last season.
•Germany is in Group E with Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao.
•Ouédraogo has made one appearance for the national team.

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There has been a cut in Germany’s World Cup squad. Lennart Karl, Bayern’s 18-year-old attacking midfielder, had an injury confirmed after tests carried out this Friday (5). The information was r...
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