The 18-year-old suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh during a training session in Chicago on Friday. He was taken to the hospital afterward. Karl will be replaced on Germany's World Cup squad by Assan Ouedraogo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nagelsmann expressed his disappointment over losing one of Germany's brightest young talents just before the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI feel incredibly sorry for Lenny,\u201d the Germany coach said. \u201cWith his light-heartedness, creativity, pace, and personality, he fit into the team perfectly.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Karl's absence follows a breakthrough season where he became one of the most exciting young players in European football. The midfielder had a rapid rise with Bayern Munich, helping the club secure the domestic double and reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. His performances earned him a spot in Germany's World Cup plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nagelsmann recognized the emotional impact this setback has on both the player and the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is a huge shock for him and for all of us that he will miss the World Cup,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is only a small consolation that he is young and still has many tournaments ahead of him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Germany has turned to Ouedraogo as Karl's replacement. Nagelsmann encouraged the young player to take advantage of this opportunity on the big stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith Assan Ouedraogo, we are getting a player who, like Lenny, had a great start with us,\u201d Nagelsmann said. \u201cHe is also highly talented and is meant to play here boldly and freely.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Germany has turned to Ouedraogo as Karl's replacement. Nagelsmann encouraged the young player to take advantage of this opportunity on the big stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Germany's last major victory came in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Nagelsmann's team has openly stated their goal to lift the trophy again. Drawn in Group E, Germany will begin their campaign against Curacao on June 14, followed by matches against Ivory Coast and Ecuador in the group stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n