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Franz Beckenbauer hits out at 'selfish' Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben
The Germany legend has voiced his opinion that the Dutch winger is not a team player, and feels he should be more grateful towards the other members of the Allianz Arena side
Feb 13, 2012 9:30:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
Bongarts
Former Germany international Franz Beckenbauer has hit out at Bayern Munich attacker Arjen Robben for being too selfish.
The 66-year-old former sweeper feels that the Netherlands winger should be more grateful toward his team-mates when he scores, rather than looking to celebrate with his family in the stands.
"Robben is a selfish player just like many others," Beckenbauer said to Sky 90.
"His reaction alone after a good action or a goal; he does not thank the person who gave the assist, but runs toward the stands to look for his family. That way the team has to run after him again.
"There will come a moment where his team-mates will think: 'If I give you the ball and don't get the recognition for it, come and get the ball yourself next time.'
"He should think more about the team that he currently does," the 1974 World Cup winner concluded.
Robben has scored five goals in 12 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern this term, but has not had a regular run in the side due to injuries.
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The 66-year-old former sweeper feels that the Netherlands winger should be more grateful toward his team-mates when he scores, rather than looking to celebrate with his family in the stands.
"Robben is a selfish player just like many others," Beckenbauer said to Sky 90.
"His reaction alone after a good action or a goal; he does not thank the person who gave the assist, but runs toward the stands to look for his family. That way the team has to run after him again.
"There will come a moment where his team-mates will think: 'If I give you the ball and don't get the recognition for it, come and get the ball yourself next time.'
"He should think more about the team that he currently does," the 1974 World Cup winner concluded.
Robben has scored five goals in 12 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern this term, but has not had a regular run in the side due to injuries.
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