Matthäus Defends Bayern Munich Talent and Compares Him to Messi

German football legend Lothar Matthäus commented on the widely circulated failed dribble by young player Lennart Carl, stating that the criticism directed at the player is exaggerated and does not reflect the nature of modern football, which relies on creativity and artistic display.

Matthäus explained that Karl is only 17 years old and loves playing football, noting that sometimes the player makes his opponents look bad due to his individual skills. However, this is a natural part of the development of any young player seeking to showcase their abilities.

The former Bayern Munich star added that some moves might be excessive, but he emphasized that fans always want to see this type of player who tries to emulate global football stars and adds excitement to the matches.

Matthäus concluded his remarks by comparing Karl to Messi, emphasizing that the Argentine legend himself was not perfect at the age of seventeen. He called for allowing the young player to enjoy himself and entertain the fans, even if the opponent sometimes feels that the situation is somewhat provocative.