Lennart Karl’s late substitution for Bayern Munich was not a form issue

Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks clarified that Lennart Karl's late 84th-minute substitution during Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund was not due to a lack of trust or poor form. Despite early injuries to Ismail Saibari and Serge Gnabry, Bayern chose tactical continuity by introducing Nathaniel Brown and Alphonso Davies before eventually bringing Karl on for Michael Olise.

Danks highlighted that the coaching staff has full confidence in Karl, praising his late impact which included hitting the crossbar. With several attacking options sidelined, Bavarian Football Works suggests Karl could feature alongside Harry Kane, Davies, and Brown as he looks to regain full rhythm and form.