Robben is ‘very grateful’ after first match in 158 days

Robben is ‘very grateful’ after first match in 158 days

04 may, 2019 18:32
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Arjen Robben enjoyed a Saturday of a long-awaited comeback in competition. The 35-year-old Dutchman from Bayern Munich fell after 158 days injuries just for time in the home game against Hannover 96 (3-1 victory).

“I’m very grateful”, said Robben after the match against the German Sky. “That is the only word that now comes to mind: gratitude.”

The attacker played his first match since november 27, 2018. He had since then, under more burden of the thigh, hip and calf. Because of this, he played this season until Saturday with only nine matches played.