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The young talent of the Munich Bayern Lennart Karl, who has already been dubbed the German Lionel Messi, having compared with the legendary Argentinean after Saturday entered into the history of the Bundesliga.
Karl, with a goal and an assist, helped Vincent Kompany's team achieve a 6:2 victory over Freiburg and maintain an unbeaten record for the season..
The young man turned his attention to the world's speed with his technique, dribbling and grappling style, which caused an inevitable tie with Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.
However, after the game, the 18-Rich specialist is trying to distance himself from such harsh adjectives.
“This, of course, is a great honor, ale Messi - one for a billion,” Karl quotes Sky Sport.
“I’m just trying to be Lennart Karl and help the team win matches,” adding.
Lennart's performance against Freiburg not only cemented his status as a star, but also allowed him to set a Bundesliga record as Bayern's youngest player with a goal and an assist in one match (17 goals and 273 days).
The head coach of the Company also praised the youngster, but urged him not to rush with his forecasts.
" “Ale we are to blame to give you an hour for development, without an overpowering pressure,” said the mentor.