Vincent Kompany said Bayern Munich are staying patient with 18-year-old Lennart Karl after the youngster's reduced playing time following Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal. Karl was among the substitutes against Arsenal as Kompany called for calm over his recent form.
Bench role against Arsenal
Karl was on the bench for Wednesday's draw with Arsenal. Michael Olise missed the match through suspension.
Kompany's message on Karl
Kompany said: "The rhythm and performances will come. He's not performing at the level he had last season, but that's also okay. He knows that it happens, he knows we're patient with him. At some point his moment will come and he will show us the Lennart Karl that we all know."
Recovery after injury
GOAL said Karl is still working to rebuild his match sharpness after a serious muscle injury suffered in June kept him sidelined for approximately 12 weeks until late August.
Age and injuries
Kompany added: "He's still young, he had a few injuries. It will come, I'm not worried."