In the discussion about Manuel Neuer's injury-related absence from the season, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge calls for fair and serious dealings with the goalkeeper. "Everyone should please keep in mind what he has done for Bayern and the national team," said the former CEO of FC Bayern Munich in an interview with the news portal "t-online".

Neuer broke his lower leg on a ski tour after the World Cup and will be absent from the Bundesliga soccer club for the rest of the season. "He knows himself that it wasn't the best idea to go down this track and injure himself. But you also have to remember: he just came back from Qatar frustrated, wanted to clear his head, and then this accident happened," said the 67-year-old Rummenigge.

Bayern signed Yann Sommer as a replacement for the national goalkeeper and reportedly paid eight million euros to Borussia Mönchengladbach. At least until the summer, the Swiss is number 1 in goal for Munich. No one knows how strong Neuer will come back.

However, Rummenigge does not want to take part in the 36-year-old's farewell. "He has perfected the goalkeeping game, was world goalkeeper five times. When he recovers, he will come back with great ambition and attack again," said the former world-class striker.

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