Robben out of World Cup?

[Dutch Toffee]

Went off injured in the friendly against Hungary. Looks to have teared his hamstring. Will have a scan tomorrow to see what the exact damage is, but doesn't look good at all.

 

[spikeman]

I hope this USA game ends fast. There's been so many injuries to important players

 

[TX Bill]

Dang. Really?

I had Holland as my team to win it all.

Maybe not now.

 

[Nordecke]

Dang. Really?

I had Holland as my team to win it all.

Maybe not now.

Fortunetly Holland are not a one trick pony.. They have bags of talent.. Still horrible news.. such a classy player

 

[MapleLeafEvertonian]

This world cup will be [Poor language removed] if everyone is injured....surely there is some sort of gentlemen's agreement just to ensure that the football isn't too intense so it won't cause injury eh?

 

[Nordecke]

This world cup will be [Poor language removed] if everyone is injured....surely there is some sort of gentlemen's agreement just to ensure that the football isn't too intense so it won't cause injury eh?

Not to mention this weird ball the teams are useing..

 

[bluebloodinmyveins]

He was having possibly his best and most consistent season too. It'll be a real shame if he is out.

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Fortunetly Holland are not a one trick pony.. They have bags of talent.. Still horrible news.. such a classy player

He was having possibly his best and most consistent season too. It'll be a real shame if he is out.

We will definitely miss him if he's out injured, truelly world class player if fit, but have to agree with Nordecke. We're fortunate enough to have options in his position. Elia, Afellay, Kuyt and even to a lesser extent Ryan Babel. Will be a downgrade from Robben, whoever plays (hoping Elia myself) but we should be able to cope. There are many more positions in the team we'd have a lot more problems with replacing.

 

[Dutch Toffee]

This world cup will be [Poor language removed] if everyone is injured....surely there is some sort of gentlemen's agreement just to ensure that the football isn't too intense so it won't cause injury eh?

Did it to himself I have to add. Was on the ball and showed a few tricks trying to beat the defender. Tried to back heel the ball and pulled his hamstring doing that.

 

[evilwebby]

It's absolutely amazing the number of high profile players getting injured in the runup to this WC. The list seems to be growing by the day.
That's big blow for Holland. Robben could have been one of the players of the tournament. Who's his backup?

 

[Dutch Toffee]

It's absolutely amazing the number of high profile players getting injured in the runup to this WC. The list seems to be growing by the day.
That's big blow for Holland. Robben could have been one of the players of the tournament. Who's his backup?

Think it will be VDV on the left and Kuyt on the right. Also have Elia and Afellay in our squad. So, as said we do have (good quality) options for his position. Not as good as Robben though.

 

[BlueTak]

Rio
Robben
Drog
Pirlo
Obi Mikel

Can start to make a decent team from these injured players. :/

 

[MapleLeafEvertonian]

Did it to himself I have to add. Was on the ball and showed a few tricks trying to beat the defender. Tried to back heel the ball and pulled his hamstring doing that.

Ah right right...well my point kinda still stands when you take a look at how Drogba got injured!

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Rio
Robben
Drog
Pirlo
Obi Mikel

Can start to make a decent team from these injured players. :/

Add Christoph Metzelder and Michael Ballack to that list.

Oh and Anichebe of course.

 

[bluebloodinmyveins]

Pele is out too i heard. Something to do with an erection problem.