Bayern Munich Teen Star Karl on Vacation After World Cup Injury
Lennart Karl, 18-year-old Bayern Munich forward, suffered a muscle bundle tear in his right thigh during Germany’s final World Cup training on June 5, forcing him to miss the 2026 World Cup. He is now vacationing in Bodrum, Turkey, with girlfriend Zoe Käppele, posting glamorous photos online. He faces 6–8 weeks of rehab at Bayern’s Säbener Straße facility and aims to return in time for the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup on August 22.
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Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl Completes First Running Training After Injury
Bayern Munich officially announced that 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl has completed his first running training session one month after suffering a tear in the front thigh muscle bundle of his left leg. The injury occurred during preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, forcing him to withdraw from the German national team squad. On Wednesday morning, Karl returned to the pitch at the Säbener Straße training facility for the session. In the coming weeks, he will cautiously continue his individual recovery plan, aiming to rejoin head coach Vincent Kompany's team training during pre-season preparations. Karl told Bayern's official website: 'It will still take some time before I can train with the team. The most important thing now is not to rush things.'
虎扑 - 足球After World Cup Shock, Karl Goes on Jetski Vacation with Zoe
Following a disappointing World Cup campaign, German footballer Lennart Karl is taking a summer vacation with his partner Zoe Käppele, as revealed by social media posts. The Bild report indicates the Bayern Munich star is making the most of his break, with the couple enjoying time on a jet ski. The article also notes that Karl's health is reportedly improving. The story, sourced from Instagram accounts @lennart.karl and @zoeklp, highlights a lighthearted personal update for the athlete amid recent professional setbacks.
BILD - SportAfter World Cup Shock, Bayern Star Lennart Karl Enjoys Jet Ski Vacation with Zoe Käppele
Following Germany's disappointing World Cup exit, Bayern Munich star Lennart Karl is taking a summer vacation with his partner Zoe Käppele. The couple appears to be making the most of the break, with Karl enjoying jet skiing. The article also notes that Karl's health is reportedly improving, suggesting he is recovering from a previous issue. The story, sourced from Instagram posts by both Karl and Käppele, highlights a lighthearted moment for the footballer after the national team's shock elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
BILD - SportLennart Karl Begins Rehab at Bayern Munich After World Cup Exit
FC Bayern Munich's 18-year-old German national player Lennart Karl has returned to the club's Säbener Straße training ground for rehabilitation after suffering a muscle bundle tear in his left thigh during the DFB team's final World Cup training session in Chicago. The injury forced him to miss the 2026 World Cup. BILD captured the first images of Karl jogging on a treadmill at Bayern's performance center. According to reports, the club plans an eight-week recovery period, meaning Karl will likely miss the start of training under coach Vincent Kompany on July 20 but aims to be fit for the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup on August 22. He previously suffered a fiber tear in his right hamstring in April. Separately, Serge Gnabry (30) is also rehabbing at Munich after an adductor avulsion injury sustained in mid-April, with a planned four-month recovery timeline targeting a return for the season start in August.
BILD - SportBayern Talent Lennart Karl Shares Vacation Photos with Girlfriend Zoe Amid World Cup Injury Recovery
Bayern Munich's 18-year-old offensive player Lennart Karl, who suffered a severe muscle bundle tear in his left thigh during final training before a World Cup test match against the USA, causing him to miss the World Cup, is now on vacation in Bodrum, Turkey, with his girlfriend Zoe Käppele (22). Karl posted an Instagram story showing Zoe in a red dress kissing spaghetti at the Italian restaurant 'Sorriso' in the five-star Lujo hotel. The couple has shared several photos from their dream vacation, enjoying sun and beach. Karl, who has 40 Bayern appearances and 9 goals, faces a 6-to-8-week rehabilitation. It is unclear if he will be ready for pre-season training with coach Vincent Kompany starting July 20. The vacation is described as crucial for processing the World Cup disappointment.
BILD - SportBayern Munich's Karl Posts Glamorous Photo with Girlfriend After Missing World Cup Due to Injury
18-year-old Bayern Munich star Karl, who missed the World Cup due to a thigh injury suffered just before the tournament, posted a moody photo of his 22-year-old girlfriend Zoe Capelle on social media. The actress and model was photographed in a red low-cut dress at the Soriso Italian restaurant in the five-star Rujo Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, where the couple flew for a romantic getaway after Karl's World Cup dream was dashed. Capelle, a blonde online influencer with a massive following, launched her own clothing brand Camogliii in 2024. The story was sourced from German newspaper Bild and republished by Chinese sports platform Hupu.
虎扑 - 足球Bayern Munich Star Lennart Karl's Girlfriend Zoe Kisses Spaghetti in Instagram Post
Bayern Munich's 18-year-old offensive talent Lennart Karl, who missed the 2026 World Cup due to a muscle bundle tear suffered in late training, is vacationing in Bodrum, Turkey with his girlfriend, model Zoe Käppele (22). Karl posted an Instagram story showing Zoe in a red dress at the upscale Italian restaurant 'Sorriso' in the five-star Lujo Hotel, playfully kissing a fork of spaghetti. The couple has shared multiple vacation photos, highlighting their relaxation on the Mediterranean. BILD reports that Zoe's support is crucial for Karl as he recovers from the career setback and undergoes a six-to-eight-week rehab. Karl aims to return to training under coach Vincent Kompany by July 20.
BILD - SportBayern Star Lennart Karl on Turkish Vacation After World Cup Injury
Lennart Karl, the 18-year-old Bayern Munich star, is recovering in Bodrum, Turkey, with his girlfriend Zoe Käppele after a muscle bundle tear in his right thigh forced him to miss the 2026 World Cup. The injury occurred on June 5 during Germany's final training session before a test match against the USA. Karl, who has 40 Bayern appearances and 9 goals, is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks. He recently attended a Bayern basketball game and is now relaxing at the five-star Lujo hotel before beginning intensive rehab at Säbener Strasse. The article also mentions Tom Bischof, another Bayern player not selected for the World Cup, who vacationed in Ibiza and attended a tennis tournament in Stuttgart with his girlfriend Josephine Scholl, meeting tennis star Ben Shelton.
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