The left backs in the Eredivisie can wet their chest after the announced return of Arjen Robben at FC Groningen. Aaron Meijers and Freek Heerkens from ADO Den Haag and Willem II, respectively, are enthusiastic and at the same time see the challenge.
“I do respect that he does this”, Meijers responds Algemeen Dagblad. “Because he will also know that everyone is extra motivated to play well against him. He will also have to work. Everyone wants to show: I am going to play Robben out of the game. That is why this is also good for the entire Eredivisie, which gets a boost. The more big players come back, the better. “
Meijers is not afraid of the confrontation with Robben. “But of course I admire him. One of the best players ever in the Netherlands. I think it would be nice to be able to play against him. Although it can also be a tedious afternoon, right?”
Heerkens, the permanent left back of Willem II last season, hopes especially that Robben will enjoy his return. “It’s great that he wants to help his old club FC Groningen with this. That suits him. I think everyone likes to see such a big player on the fields again. And if I do face him, I know one thing for sure: get to work. “
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