Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben defends former manager Louis Van Gaal- Bundesliga news
Bayern Munich winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 during his time at the club and
his last season did not go well due to injuries to some of the main players.
Louis Van Gaal was sacked at the end of the last campaign after a series of disappointing results which left the club fighting for the UEFA Champions League qualifying spot. The manager had guided the Bavarian giants to a domestic
double and to the final of the Champions League in the previous campaign.
Robben claimed that there have been many negative reports about the Dutch manager in the recent past. He defended Van Gaal and admitted that the club should not forget his achievements with Bayern Munich.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 man insisted that many of the team’s main players were injured for most part of the last season which led to poor results and the eventual sacking of the manager.
“In http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904, only negative stories about Van Gaal dominate. I think he did a great job. Our first season was unique. Many players were not playing to their best and others did not fit in with his philosophy,” he was quoted as saying
in an interview.
The Dutch international further added that many players did not like the manager’s straight forward approach and there were many differences which could be the reason for his eventual sacking.
“He was straight-forward and direct, that didn't fall well with all the players. I think we as a group and as individuals should be grateful to Van Gaal,” he continued.
Robben also had some words of praise for current manager Jupp Heynckes and hailed the former Bayer Leverkusen tactician’s impact on the team.
“Playing under Heynckes suits me well. He has a lot of experience, he is already 66. And in his dealings with the players, he is very relaxed,” he concluded.
Arjen Robben scored in the club’s 2-0 win over FC Zurich in a Champions League qualifier on Wednesday.
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