The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 international suffered a groin injury and had to sit out his country’s World Cup qualifier against Hungary on Tuesday, and is expected to be on the injury table for some time now.
Bayern Munich winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hungary-c2920 which
his national side won. His replacement http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jeremain-Lens-c18323 secured the triumph with two goals and an assist.
The attacking midfielder was due to start on the right wing for the Dutch team in their 2014 World Cup qualifier with Hungary on Tuesday, but was unable to take part in the clash just sometime before the start because of a groin
problem. The Dutch star is a crucial player for the Oranje side and has netted 17 goals for them in 60 games.
The talented playmaker suggested that he is sad over his latest injury and really wanted to participate in the qualifier. He further added that the Turkey game took a toll on him and he was bruised from the opening qualification
match. The attacker stated that he was not a hundred percent physically fit but was hoping to be okay in time to play the game.
"It's obviously very disappointing. I already wasn't fully match fit after the match versus http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Turkey-c3026, but I thought I would be alright," Robben was quoted as saying in an interview.
However, the 28-year-old conceded that he started hurting in his groin while he was preparing for the match and was left devastated by the lay-off. The 2010 'Footballer of the Year' in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 will sit out for some time now with
the injury and the exact time period is not yet known.
"Nevertheless, I then felt pain in my groin while warming up. I am really disappointed," the former Real Madrid and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 forward concluded.
The offensive midfield player is probably out of contention for the Bavarian giants upcoming league game versus http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/1-FSV-Mainz-05-c38166. This comes out as a big blow for the highly-rated winger as he really wanted to help Bayern win the Bundesliga
this season.
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