Germany Striker Lennart Karl Misses 2026 World Cup with Thigh Injury
Germany’s leading forward Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after a thigh injury forced him out of the squad, leaving a key attacking void. Karl, the 27‑year‑old Bundesliga striker, suffered the injury during a high‑intensity training drill.
The German coaching staff estimates a recovery period of at least two months, ruling him out of any pre‑tournament friendlies. Captain Thomas Müller warned that Karl’s absence will test Germany’s attacking depth and open opportunities for emerging forwards.
Germany will rely on a reshuffled front line to maintain their goal‑scoring threat in the World Cup.
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