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Why Bayern may have to play 16-year-old in goal

By BBC Sport · 2026-03-17
Why Bayern may have to play 16-year-old in goal
Bayern Munich is on the brink of fielding 16‑year‑old Leonard Prescott in a Champions League match, a move prompted by a sudden goalkeeper shortage and praised as a bold youth gamble. While club insiders tout his composure, pundits warn the in‑experience could backfire at the continent’s biggest stage.

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