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Uli Hoeneß unloads on Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl, ‘he needs humility’

Uli Hoeneß doesn't hold back with his criticism of Lennart Karl in scathing interview with German media…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
Uli Hoeneß unloads on Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl, ‘he needs humility’
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß criticized 18-year-old Lennart Karl, stating the young player needs humility.
  • Hoeneß told Welt Am Sonntag that he plans to have a serious talk with Karl.
  • Karl recorded nine goals and eight assists in 40 senior matches during his debut season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has publicly criticized 18-year-old winger Lennart Karl, stating that the youngster needs humility and plans to have a serious talk with him. Hoeneß told Welt Am Sonntag that Karl is far from being a superstar and dismissed comparisons between the teenager and Michael Olise.

Writer Maximus Polek argues that Hoeneß' criticism goes too far for an 18-year-old who registered nine goals and eight assists in 40 appearances during his debut senior campaign. While Karl has experienced a slower start with one goal and one assist in 10 matches, the writer contends that public reprimands could harm his development.

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