Munich dressing room and offered a staunch defence of
team-mate Arturo Vidal.
Vidal was the subject of a report in German newspaper
SportBild claiming he drank alcohol prior to training at a mid- season club break in Qatar last month.
The Chile midfielder has denied the allegations and, together
with Bayern, announced his intention to take legal action
against the publication.
Speaking before Saturday's Bundesliga match away to
Bayer Leverkusen, goalkeeper Neuer insisted former
Juventus man Vidal is a valued member of the squad.
"People only have to see what Arturo does for the team,"
Neuer told a news conference. "No job is too small for him,
he commits fully to every tackle.
"There's no debate among the players. The things people
are trying to claim about the team doesn't affect us."
Alleged details of Vidal's salary were also published by the
same outlet, but Neuer dismissed suggestions that the news
could cause jealousy inside the Bayern dressing room.
"I can only repeat that we stick together," he said. "Everyone
stands up for each other.
"We talk about how we can play better, not about payslips.
Bayern are without Jerome Boateng and Javi Martinez due
to injury, while defensive reinforcement Serdar Tasci, a loan
signing from Spartak Moscow, may have to wait to make
his debut after sustaining a concussion in training on
Wednesday.
Midfielder Joshua Kimmich could deputise again alongside
Holger Badstuber in central defence, but Neuer felt that
makeshift pairing performed well in Sunday's 2-0 home win
over Hoffenheim.
"It worked well. We all had a good feeling. Josh is attentive
and quick."
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