Arjen Robben prepared to return to bench

Started by Shola Sholaz, Mar 01, 2013, 10:13 AM

Shola Sholaz

Dutch star Arjen Robben is prepared to return to Bayern Munich's bench for Sunday's Bundesliga match at Hoffenheim even though his thunderbolt goal in midweek knocked holders Dortmund out of the German Cup.
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Robben's first-half strike clocked 70mph (115km/h) when it hit the net to give Bayern a 1-0 home win over the holders in the quarterfinal of the German Cup on Wednesday.
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It broke Bayern's six-game winless streak against Dortmund in the league and cup with Robben claiming his third goal in the last four games ahead of Sunday's trip to south-west Germany to face struggling Hoffenheim.
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With France star Franck Ribery now available after his cup suspension, Robben has said he is happy to go back to the bench if coach Jupp Heynckes opts to leave him there for a game that will see Hoffenheim chase a first win over Bayern at the tenth attempt.
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"I'm waiting quietly to hear who'll play, we all depend on the coach –ultimately it's his decision," said Robben after training on Thursday.
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"The goal was good for me, but it wasn't just me it helped.
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"I feel and know that I am on the right path.
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"The situation is complicated, I haven't just been left on the bench, I had a few injuries last year, which had nothing to do with the quality of my football."
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While Bayern president Uli Hoeness proudly boasted the Bavarians had proved they are "back on top and the best team in Germany" after beating Dortmund. it is now back to business at Hoffenheim.
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With Dortmund out, Bayern are firm favourites to lift the German Cup in the final on June 1 and are 17 points clear of the defending champions atop the Bundesliga.

Folami David

He has done his bit in their past games, Let him relax for now and come back to battle Arsenal.