On Saturday, a dispute erupted around Bayern Munich regarding Lennart Karl and how his poor form was being handled. After former international Michael Ballack, who advises the young player, had launched criticism at honorary president Uli Hoeneß and sporting director Max Eberl, the latter fired back.

Eberl stated on Sky that he found it difficult when such a discussion or dispute was conducted through the media.

Ballack had previously said on DAZN that everyone is free to present themselves as they wish, and while it is clear that not everything is done correctly, one should not mix personal presentation with sporting development. He contended that this is exactly what Bayern Munich is doing.

Eberl was not willing to leave this accusation uncommented. The 53-year-old clarified that those working in sports knew that such a development could also have setbacks, and that it doesn't always go straight upward. He emphasized that this was all they had said.

In Ballack's direction, Eberl quipped that he did not fully understand what Ballack had said in his role as an advisor or as a commentator.

Matthäus does not believe Karl will leave Bayern Munich

Lothar Matthäus also weighed in on the debate following the top match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund (2:2).

The record international emphasized that no one was thinking of a transfer now, neither Michael Ballack nor Bayern Munich nor Lennart Karl himself. He added that Karl has the opportunity to fight his way through here, and Bayern Munich has always stood behind him so far.

Matthäus found it unfair that Karl is being criticized for his sometimes extroverted appearance. He stressed that ultimately everyone can wear what they want and whatever color they choose. Hoeneß can wear red, Karl can wear pink, and he can wear blue. That is up to each person. What matters is that he delivers, he emphasized.

The teenager had celebrated his breakthrough in the previous season and worked his way into the German national team. However, an injury sidelined him before the World Cup.