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German club "Bayern" is facing an unprecedented goalkeeper shortage before the second leg of the Champions League 1/8 final against "Atalanta". The German representative, who gained a great advantage with a 6:1 victory in the first match, is struggling more with losses in its squad than with the opponent.
İdman.Biz reports that the injury of all three goalkeepers of the main team - Manuel Neuer, Sven Ulreich and Jonas Urbig, as well as the withdrawal of Leon Klanats, a member of the youth team, has brought the situation to a critical point. Head coach Vincent Kompany is considering using the services of 16-year-old Leonard Prescott in this situation.
However, Prescott's appearance is related not only to the sports side, but also to Germany's strict labor laws. According to the country's legislation, people under the age of 18 are prohibited from working after 20:00. The game starting at 21:00 local time creates a legal obstacle for the young goalkeeper.
The club management is currently negotiating with Leonard's family, school and local authorities to obtain special permission. If all bureaucratic obstacles are overcome and the 16-year-old goalkeeper gets a chance, he will break the record as the youngest goalkeeper to appear in the main squad in the history of the tournament.
Currently, the club's medical staff is checking Jonas Urbig's latest condition, but if he is not ready, the Munich representative will have to rely on the young goalkeeper. Head coach Kompany said that the young talent is very calm and they fully trust him.
