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Rummenigge: Bayern Munich needs the selfish Arjen Robben back
The Bavarian chief says that the Dutch attacker must improve as the club have moved down to third in the Bundesliga
Feb 20, 2012 1:45:00 PM
By Luis Mira
Bongarts
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes that the club needs the 'selfish' Arjen Robben back.
The Netherlands international has come under intense scrutiny of late, with Franz Beckenbauer criticising him for not paying tribute to his team-mates when he scores.
Robben has struggled for fitness and form this season and lost his place in the Bayern starting XI in recent weeks.
He turned in a disappointing substitute display in Saturday's goalless draw at Freiburg and Rummenigge has urged the Dutchman to up his game.
"I hope we soon see his selfishness, which has made him a world class player, once more," Rummenigge told Bild. "We need the demonic Robben!"
Bayern sits third in the Bundesliga, four points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund.
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The Netherlands international has come under intense scrutiny of late, with Franz Beckenbauer criticising him for not paying tribute to his team-mates when he scores.
Robben has struggled for fitness and form this season and lost his place in the Bayern starting XI in recent weeks.
He turned in a disappointing substitute display in Saturday's goalless draw at Freiburg and Rummenigge has urged the Dutchman to up his game.
"I hope we soon see his selfishness, which has made him a world class player, once more," Rummenigge told Bild. "We need the demonic Robben!"
Bayern sits third in the Bundesliga, four points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund.
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