GOAL reported that, according to Bild, Bayern Munich are unhappy with Lennart Karl’s social media appearances and want the 18-year-old attacking player to focus more on football. Bayern drew 2-2 against Arsenal in the Champions League and play away against SC Freiburg on Sunday.
Bild's report on Bayern's concerns
According to Bild, Bayern Munich are unhappy with Karl’s social media appearances. According to the report, the club’s hierarchy are reportedly demanding that he focus more on football.
According to the report, Karl shows too much of "his glamorous lifestyle and his private life with his influencer girlfriend Zoe Käppele" on social media. According to the report, Bayern Munich’s officials are telling Karl: less Instagram, more presence and better performances on the pitch.
Bischof named as an example
According to the report, Bayern Munich’s officials are urging Karl to follow the example of Tom Bischof. Bischof's partner is also exceptionally active on social media, but he consistently keeps their relationship out of the public eye.
Karl's current situation
Following his muscle bundle tear in the summer, Karl is still searching for the rhythm he had last season. Karl has had just two goal involvements from his three starts so far.
Kompany backs Karl
Vincent Kompany said: "He hasn't really shown the level of performance he did last season yet, but that's okay too. He knows that I also expect that to happen sometimes. He's still young and has had a few physical problems. He'll come back. I'm not worried."
Jamal Musiala and Luis Diaz are unavailable through injury.