Lennart Karl returns to Bayern Munich lineup with fitness concerns

Lennart Karl made his return to the Bayern Munich squad during the Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart on August 28, 2026. The 18-year-old attacker came on late in the match as Bayern secured a 5-1 victory. Karl is recovering from a thigh injury that also caused him to miss the 2026 World Cup. He stated that while he is not yet at full fitness, he feels he is close to 90%. The return of Karl provides Bayern Munich with another young attacking option as they begin their title defense.

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