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Munich (AP) - Karl-Heinz Rummenigge addressed rumors about BVB star Erling Haaland once again highlighted the exceptional position of the currently injured Robert Lewandowski.

“I don't know where the rumors come from.

I can only say one thing: we have the world footballer in this position.

Robert Lewandowski has a contract until 2023, ”said the CEO of Bayern Munich of“ Sport Bild ”(Wednesday).

"And I am convinced that with his professionalism - if you just see how he trains and takes care of his body - the end is not announced yet."

Lewandowski is missing the German soccer record champions for around four weeks because of a ligament stretch in his right knee.

In this hot phase of the season, Munich will meet RB Leipzig in the top Bundesliga game on Saturday (6.30 p.m. / Sky).

It continues with the quarter-finals in the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain.

"This is of course at an inconvenient time," said Thomas Müller in an Instagram video.

"If others have to step in the breach, this is not the first time in football."

However, it is not easy to find a replacement who scores goals “in the crowd”.

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With 35 Bundesliga goals this season, Lewandowski was well on the way to cracking Gerd Müller's 40-goal record until his injury.

"He is at the height of his career," emphasized Rummenigge.

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