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 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.
- •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.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — ❌ World champions lose midfielder to injury, see replacement
"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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