Lennart Karl's Germany call-up is another major milestone in the young Bayern Munich midfielder's rapidly developing career, and Jürgen Klopp is clearly excited about what he sees in the 18-year-old.
However, the Germany head coach also offered some important perspective on Karl's development, pointing out that his journey has not been entirely straightforward. After suffering an injury and experiencing some fluctuations in form, Karl has had to work his way back toward his best. Klopp believes the youngster is heading in the right direction and was particularly impressed with his recent performance against Atlético Madrid, including his ability to operate in a more central position.
Klopp had plenty to say about Karl's development and why Germany wants to be involved in his continued progress.
"The boy is a top talent. Let's turn the clock back a year. When he got injured, the whole of Germany was asking: 'What happens now?' And then he experienced what you might call fluctuations in form. But look, first of all, recovering from an injury is difficult for anyone. I've never seen a player come back from an injury and immediately be a class above where he was before. You need time t...