Training Report: Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl making progress; Serge Gnabry could miss World Cup
FC Bayern’s star youngster is on the road to recovery.
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Lennart Karl of FC Bayern Munich walks on the field after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) | Getty Images The injury gods have not exactly taken it easy on Bayern Munich of late. The Bavarians has been felled by minor knows and major tears, but — somehow — they just keep pushing through.
On Sunday, Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl hit the pitch to do some running in what could be the first outdoor session of his rehab per Bild (via @iMiaSanMia ): Lennart Karl has resumed running training on the pitch for the first time since his injury [📸 @BILD ] pic. twitter. com/DaIN82sbMA — Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 19, 2026 This is especially good news in light of the injury news on Serge Gnabry.
On Saturday, Bayern Munich announced that Gnabry had sustained a torn adductor. Subsequent reports indicated that he was out for the season. Now, Sky Germany (via @iMiaSanMia ) is reporting that Gnabry will also miss the World Cup: According to @SkySportDE , Serge Gnabry will miss the World Cup.
3-4 months out — Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 18, 2026 That is a tough blow for Gnabry and the German national team alike. The 30-year-old figured to be in strong contention for a starting role. His absence, however, could free up a spot for Karl or even former Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, who many considered to be on the bubble of the roster.