ARJEN ROBBEN

Bayern Munich winger ArjenRobben is set to “give everything” for his national team side in the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.

The perennially injured but highly talented playmaker has promised his all for the Netherlands. The recovering player wants to help the team close the gap with leaders Sweden when they play France and Bulgaria.

Robbenfeatured in Bundesliga games against Bayer Leverkusen as a sub and played more than an hour against Werder Bremen. The 33-year old admits he is not yet 100 percent fit from his calf injury but has to help out in the crucial games.

“I still need some matches. I cannot ask to move this game so I can play for 90 minutes. I’m going to give everything I have in me,” he promised.

On concerns that he has not played one full game since returning from injury, he explained that Carlo Ancelotti wanted to be on the safe side hence substituting him against Werder.

“It was logical that I could not finish a match yet, but it was not that I was completely demolished. I could go further,” he added.

Robben asked that the team maintain a “very positive” midset as they head to Paris for the crucial game. Second placed France are seeking to solidify their stance in the group so it would not come easy. France currently have a strong squad with a lot of youngsters hungry to build their profile in the team. Playing at home makes it more difficult for the Netherlands.

The Netherlands missed the Euro 2016 but they are hoping that under Dick Advocaat’s management, they can make the world eventin Russia next year.

“We must have faith that we can achieve something – then we can,” Robben added.