Friday, November 13, 2009

Against Italy, the Netherlands Without Robben


AMSTERDAM - Oranje team to lose one pillar in the face of Italy in friendlies, this weekend. Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben decided to withdraw from the squad because of injury.

25-year winger was not 100 percent fit after a knee injury last month. Exactly when Juventus 0-0 Bayern arrested in the Champions League group stage.

Even so, coach Bert van Marwijk included Robben remains in the squad to face the world champion in Pescara, on Saturday (14/11/2009) local time.

Unfortunately, the former Real Madrid retainer remained troubled by his knee condition that forced van Marwijk Robben crossed from the squad, as reported by NOS, Friday (13/11/2009).

Until this story down, there is no official statement about the replacement of Robben Marwijk. However, NOS indicated, Eljero Elia from Hamburger SV, who performed an impressive throughout the season Robben likely to fill the position.

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