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Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller defends Arjen Robben against recent criticism
The Germany international has come to the defense of his teammate in the wake of recent comments from Franz Beckenbauer as he hailed the Dutchman's dribbling skills
Feb 15, 2012 6:54:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
Bongarts
Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller has taken time to defend teammate Arjen Robben against recent criticism from former stars such as Mario Basler and Franz Beckenbauer.
"The claims that he is too selfish are simply wrong," Muller was quoted as saying by TZ.
Both Basler and Beckenbauer feel that the Netherlands international is too selfish on the pitch, but Muller feels that it's unfair to blame Robben for making use of one of his biggest qualities.
"One of his main assets is his outstanding dribble, and the fact is that dribbling is something you do individually.
"I can't remember the last time that I saw a dribble involving a one-two."
Robben has lost his spot in the Bayern starting XI in recent weeks, but the Bavarians are still keen to renew the winger's current contract until 2013.
"The claims that he is too selfish are simply wrong," Muller was quoted as saying by TZ.
Both Basler and Beckenbauer feel that the Netherlands international is too selfish on the pitch, but Muller feels that it's unfair to blame Robben for making use of one of his biggest qualities.
"One of his main assets is his outstanding dribble, and the fact is that dribbling is something you do individually.
"I can't remember the last time that I saw a dribble involving a one-two."
Robben has lost his spot in the Bayern starting XI in recent weeks, but the Bavarians are still keen to renew the winger's current contract until 2013.
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