German football has 'enormous responsibility' says Neuer
Germany captain Manuel Neuer says Bundesliga footballers have an "enormous responsibility" after the league was given permission on Wednesday to restart from mid May.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave the go-ahead for the Bundesliga to resume behind closed doors, amid strict hygiene measures and regular testing of players.
The DFL is expected to set a restart date - most likely May 16 or the weekend after - following a video conference meeting on Thursday.
The Bundesliga will then become the first of Europe's top five leagues to restart.
"People will be looking at us from other European countries, indeed all over the world," Neuer told Frankfurt-based newspaper FAZ.
"This is an enormous responsibility for us, which we must be aware of with every fiber. It is now up to us." The DFL has drawn up detailed plans to restart and Neuer, captain and goalkeeper of defending champions Bayern Munich, sees the medical concept as the "best possible" way forward.
"Now it is up to each individual at each club to bring this concept to life in a disciplined manner."
"And we are responsible for all those fans for whom football is a big part of their lives."
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