Nagelsmann Calls Up New Talent Lennart Karl as Musiala Misses Out Ahead of Friendlies

Germany's national football coach Julian Nagelsmann has made notable squad changes ahead of friendly matches against Switzerland on March 27 and Ghana on March 30. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder Lennart Karl from Bayern Munich earned his first-ever call-up to the squad following an impressive debut season that includes seven goals and five assists. Karl, who has also excelled with the U21 team, has been carefully integrated to manage expectations around the young talent.

In contrast, star player Jamal Musiala will be sidelined due to ongoing recovery from a leg injury sustained in January. Nagelsmann expressed caution in risking Musiala’s inclusion too soon. Additionally, Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart was not selected, with Nagelsmann favoring established midfielders like Leon Goretzka.

The squad also features goalkeeper Jonas Urbig of Bayern Munich, and Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt has been called up again as Nagelsmann looks to challenge established players such as David Raum. These friendlies will test the depth of Germany’s roster ahead of the World Cup starting June 11 in the US, Mexico, and Canada, where Germany opens against Curacao on June 14.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich prepares for their Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid. Eberl provided an update on Musiala’s condition, heightening interest around the player’s return. Nagelsmann's recent squad decisions reflect strategic planning as the team builds toward major international competitions.