Munich, Oct. 28 -- Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was effusive about young sensation Lennart Karl. While lavishing praise on the 17-year-old, Kompany explained that his diminutive stature makes it hard for defenders to neutralise his threat.

Karl has made the headlines with his explosive performances for Bayern Munich. He joined the club as a promising 14-year-old talent in 2022. Last season, he made 26 appearances for Bayern's Under-17 and Under-19 outfits, scoring 32 goals and registering 10 assists.

After his impressive performances, Karl earned a place in Bayern's squad for the Club World Cup earlier this year and made his debut against Auckland City. He has continued to make strides since being promoted to the first team,...