Johan Cruyff says Arjen Robben’s form was boosted by reserve role – Football news
Former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 international to improve even further.
Johan Cruyff claimed Bayern Munich right winger, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521’s role as a substitute during the season had a positive impact on his late season form. He feels that the additional rest and motivation were important for the former Real Madrid winger.
“Although the setting and the footballing ability of Dortmund appeals to me greatly, the experience and the excellent organisation of Bayern Munich prevailed in London, of course thanks to a wonderful performance for Arjen Robben,” Cruyff was quoted as saying
in an interview.
The Dutch attacker played only 16 of his side’s 34 domestic league matches this season. On the other hand, he admitted that Borussia Dortmund’s style of play is quite attractive. However, Der FCB’s experience and commitment helped them win the Champions
League at Wembley.
“Four months ago I indicated that the reserve role he had at the time could well pay off in a positive way later,” he added.
Robben was key for his side as he scored the winner and provided the assist to Mario Mandzukic for the opening goal. Cruyff claimed that a couple of months ago he predicted that the reserve role will be a good recipe for the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 FC midfielder.
“First he received criticism Saturday evening for not finishing a couple of chances. Robben was involved in five of the eight chances which Bayern had. Then he did something right,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Dutchman has netted five times in the last seven matches and his most important strike was in the final against the BVB. He further added that he was criticised for missing a number of chances as he had five of the eight opportunities that
the Bavarian outfit had.
However, he was decisive for Bayern in the dying minutes of normal time. Moreover, former Netherlands coach, Bert van Marwijk was happy for Robben and suggested that he redeemed himself for missing an easy chance in the 2010 World Cup final loss to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011
and other finals.
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