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- We're close but we don't want to take that final step too quickly.
- This week was good for him, he's done almost everything in training.
- But this game is still too soon," he said. Joshua Kimmich will also miss the game in his ongoing recovery from an ankle problem but Neuer returns from a thigh muscle injury. Neuer turns 40 in March and has said he would make up his mind at around that time whether to continue for another season or not. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBayern board member for sport Max Eberl said the club is not in a hurry and that "at this age you don't talk about a perspective any more but about a shorter term."Eberl and Kompany said they are well positioned with former World Cup winner Neuer and young Jonas Urbig who has deputised well on several occasions."Manu has achieved an unbelievable amount for FC Bayern.
- He's turning 40 soon.
- We're talking about an absolutely top level that he plays at, which is quite extraordinary.