Lennart Karl misses World Cup, Assan Ouédraogo called up

Bayern Munich star Lennart Karl will miss the World Cup due to injury, with Assan Ouédraogo called up to the Germany squad. The German Football Federation confirmed that the 18-year-old attacking midfielder suffered a muscle injury in training ahead of the friendly against Finland.

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has decided to bring in RB Leipzig talent Ouédraogo as his replacement for the tournament in the United States.