Bayern find 'new Robben'

Lennart Karl continued to score in the 3-0 win over Gladbach in the Bundesliga on the evening of October 25.

At 17, the player has not only brought goals, but also rekindled the spirit of freedom and emotion that Bayern Munich once prided itself on. After the game against Gladbach, AS ran the headline: “Bayern Munich finds the ‘new Robben’”, as a way of paying tribute to Lennart Karl.

When 17 years old brings innocence and bravery

On October 25, Bayern Munich traveled to Borussia-Park in the 8th round of the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany and his team continued their devastating form when they won 3-0, but the focus was not on Harry Kane or Luis Diaz - but on Lennart Karl, the 17-year-old boy who is making the whole of Germany talk about him.

In the 81st minute, Karl received the ball on the edge of the box, turned deftly before unleashing a dangerous curling shot. It was a confident and elegant finish, identical to the goal the youngster scored in the Champions League midweek - as if he was born to do it. Two games, two goals, two moments of brilliance in quick succession - and Karl, at 17, had the entire Allianz Arena smiling.

That goal was not only the opening goal, but also the sign of a star in the making. The way Karl moved, kept his rhythm and chose the time to finish all exuded the maturity of a player beyond his years.

On social media, a wave of admiration for Lennart Karl spread after his brilliant performance. A series of complimentary comments appeared, calling him “Bayern’s new Robben”, while many others likened Karl to “Allianz Arena’s Messi” – an affectionate term but also an acknowledgement of the special talent, exquisite technique and spontaneous instinct that he brings to the “Grey Tigers”.

Former player Didi Hamann praised Karl as “carefree” - playing football with rare freedom and confidence.

Former football legend Didi Hamann praised Karl as “carefree” – playing with a rare freedom and confidence. Indeed, every time the 17-year-old touched the ball, the stands seemed to be infused with life. Karl was not constrained by the system, not afraid of making mistakes, not afraid of losing in one-on-one situations. He dribbled, smiled, and played with the heart of a child who loved football.

It has been a long time since Bayern - a team so accustomed to efficiency, data, and machine-like victories - brought back the "artistic" quality that had been dormant since the days of Ribery and Robben. Bold turns, deft handling, decisive shots - all evoke the image of "Scarface" who captivated Germany throughout the 2010s.

But Karl didn't copy Ribery. He wrote a new version: less ostentatious, but more confident, with the cool confidence of a player born in the digital age.

Kompany - between restraint and liberation

After the match, coach Vincent Kompany kept his voice calm: “I don’t like hype. Karl needs to stay calm, focus and keep working.” But he also knows that when a young talent scores in both the Champions League and the Bundesliga in the same week, you can’t hide him forever.

Karl is not a product of luck. Kompany has been carefully nurturing him since the beginning of the season, only playing when he is truly ready. And when the time comes, Karl does not miss it. With the ability to play on both wings, Karl brings Bayern rare tactical flexibility. He can become a "secret weapon" - someone who changes the game with sudden moves, something that young players often lack.

Lennart Karl is not a superstar yet, but he is bringing the most precious thing that football needs: joy and spontaneity.

Under Kompany, Bayern are reborn with new energy: both disciplined and liberal. Along with Karl, faces like Pavlovic and Bischof are gradually making their way into the first team, bringing youthful energy to a team still led by veterans Kane, Kimmich and Neuer.

Interestingly, in their unbeaten streak in all competitions, Bayern didn’t just win – they won with emotion. Karl’s presence transformed the “Gray Tigers” from a cold machine to a team that knows how to play fair and create moments that make the audience admire.

Under the lights of the Allianz Arena, Ribery and Robben once wrote the legend of “Robbery”. Now, a 17-year-old boy is bringing a new sound - innocent, bold and pure.

Lennart Karl is not a superstar yet, but he brings the most precious thing that football needs: joy and spontaneity. When Karl runs to the corner of the stands to celebrate, his smile is a declaration: “I am here, and I love this game.”

In a world where everything is calculated, a player who dares to dream, dares to try and dares to give his all is a rare commodity. And that is why Bayern Munich, in an era dominated by data and speed, is resurrected with the spirit of 17-year-old Lennart Karl.

Source: https://znews.vn/bayern-tim-thay-robben-moi-post1596929.html