• Fellow keeper Wiese was replying to Lehmann's criticism • Lehmann wants €20,000 for violation of rights

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Jens Lehmann has filed a lawsuit demanding compensation from his fellow goalkeeper Tim Wiese of Werder Bremen for telling a television audience Lehmann belonged in the Muppet Show.

Lehmann recently came out of retirement to return to Arsenal. While working as a television commentator in September, Lehmann criticised Wiese's performance in a Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur.

Wiese responded a day later in a newspaper by saying Lehmann should "go to the Muppet Show" and be treated "on a couch".

Lehmann is demanding €20,000 (£17,636) for having his "personal rights violated". A Munich court will hear the case this week.