Bayern Munich confirm Lennart Karl has suffered a muscle fibre tear, casting doubt over his availability during the final stretch of fixtures.
Bayern Munich have been dealt an injury setback after young attacking talent Lennart Karl sustained a muscle fibre tear. The issue is expected to sideline the promising forward for an unspecified period.
The German champions confirmed the injury ahead of their upcoming Bundesliga clash against St. Pauli. According to the club, Karl suffered the muscle tear in the back of his right thigh. At this stage, Bayern have not provided a clear timeline for the player’s return. Medical staff are continuing to assess the severity of the injury before determining how long he will be out of action.
🚨⚠️ Lennart Karl suffered a hamstring strain and will be sidelined for the time being, Bayern confirm. pic.twitter.com/iinEY1MacM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 10, 2026
The timing of the setback is particularly unfortunate for Bayern, who are navigating a demanding schedule. The club face a crucial second leg in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid in midweek.
Karl had been building momentum prior to the injury. He impressed in Bayern’s recent league outing, registering a goal and an assist in a 3-2 victory over SC Freiburg.
Despite that strong performance, the youngster did not feature in the first leg of the Champions League tie in Madrid, where Bayern secured a narrow 2-1 win. He remained an unused substitute for the entire match. With key fixtures approaching on multiple fronts, Bayern will now hope Karl’s recovery progresses quickly, as the club looks to maintain momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
