Overview

• Introduced in the 69th minute against RB Leipzig, Karl logged roughly 20 minutes in Bayern’s Bundesliga opener and wore the No. 42 shirt once used by Jamal Musiala.
• He said after the match that he is learning a lot with the senior group and is happy Vincent Kompany is counting on him, according to comments captured by Sky Germany.
• Karl’s rise follows a standout youth season and strong preseason, and he has described Musiala as a role model as he targets continued development across age groups.
• The path to minutes has widened following the departures of Leroy Sané, Thomas Müller and Kingsley Coman, a backdrop to ongoing scrutiny of Kompany’s academy integration.
• Offering guidance from afar, Müller urged that focus remain on Karl’s performances and praised the teenager’s left foot, cautioning defenders against allowing him space to shoot from distance.