Overview
- In a 2–0 U21 win in Georgia, Karl scored the opener from a Tom Bischof corner that Saïd El Mala flicked on, underscoring their contrasting impacts on the flanks.
- Commentary from tz.de argues Karl currently fits Vincent Kompany’s dominance-focused system better, citing his ability to unlock deep defensive blocks.
- El Mala, a 19-year-old breakout at Köln with four Bundesliga goals and two assists, was substituted in the 63rd minute, while the 17-year-old Karl played on until the result was secure.
- Recent form notes that El Mala struggled in Köln’s 1–4 DFB-Pokal loss to Bayern, receiving a yellow card for a foul on Dayot Upamecano before an early second-half substitution.
- Transfermarkt valuations referenced in the coverage place Karl at €20 million and El Mala at €18 million, with the analysis concluding Bayern is not yet the right move for El Mala.