Robben

JustinBieber · 06-07-10, 05:48 AM

They're still sort of certain he won't be featuring in the open game afaik.

mihaita666 · 06-07-10, 06:03 AM

Netherlands will crush all their group opponents.

zlate22 · 06-07-10, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by mihaita666

Netherlands will crush all their group opponents.

GatorTD · 06-07-10, 08:55 AM

Something went really weird in that translation.

Good luck to the dutch. Hope they figure out defense one day.

Shark79 · 06-07-10, 10:20 AM

Dutch will be ok ... they should advance to next round.

protein · 06-07-10, 10:48 AM

They´ll go to "final four". Robben is good but will not have such influence as majority thinks.

mihaita666 · 06-07-10, 10:56 AM

in the group stages, he will....versus small teams, he will do whatever he wants....

fedtpels · 06-07-10, 11:55 AM

I read that he'll be there, but he won't be playing the opening game against denmark. the netherlands will win it anyways though. sad but true.

mihaita666 · 06-07-10, 12:39 PM

jump on Holland ML -133 in SBR book

Chuck74 · 06-07-10, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by protein

They´ll go to "final four". Robben is good but will not have such influence as majority thinks.

Agree

goblue12 · 06-07-10, 02:19 PM

Taking a flier on them at 11-1 to win it all.

Although I still love Argentina. Drastically undervalued.

camel · 06-07-10, 08:38 PM

Would like to see the Dutch get far in this comp.... they've always had a good squad but just never got the results.

charley1 · 06-07-10, 11:34 PM

I think this time they will!!!!

suckerforparlays · 06-07-10, 11:53 PM

the Netherlands are gonna go to the Ship

Dark Horse · 06-08-10, 12:38 AM

If Holland win their group, and Brazil does as well, they meet in the quarter finals.

Robben is staying in Holland for the healing process. It is still questionable that he will be fit for the later rounds. He would have to beat the normal time table for this type of injury.

The Dutch could go deep into the tournament again. Their offense and midfield are second to none. Defense is not world class. Much depends on the question if the team knows when to peak. World champions rarely peak in the early round. The Dutch look to take off at full speed, which could mean they can't find an extra gear when they need it later in the tournament.

mihaita666 · 06-08-10, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by Dark Horse

The Dutch look to take off at full speed, which could mean they can't find an extra gear when they need it later in the tournament.

That's Netherlands...I remember at Euro 2008, they crushed France, Italy and Romania but lost in the next round to Russia if im not wrong.

JOHON8 · 06-08-10, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by mihaita666

That's Netherlands...I remember at Euro 2008, they crushed France, Italy and Romania but lost in the next round to Russia if im not wrong.

That's why Holland still have a lot to prove this WC, Spain finished off Russia to win the Cup later on.

Glada Tartan · 06-08-10, 01:57 AM

Lets hope he will play!

...and go Dutch team.. as a Swede Holland is always my second team to cheer for

Arsenal · 06-08-10, 02:00 AM

I enjoy watching Robben and the Dutch team play so I hope he gets back on the field as soon as possible.

OvertimePlease · 06-08-10, 04:39 AM

I hope they play better defense though.

tankman777 · 06-08-10, 07:03 AM

robben is my favourite winger, so glad to hear he will play

Dark Horse · 06-08-10, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by mihaita666

That's Netherlands...I remember at Euro 2008, they crushed France, Italy and Romania but lost in the next round to Russia if im not wrong.

A young Dutch coach, Van Basten, was outcoached by an old Dutch fox, Hiddink. It was that simple. Hiddink knew exactly where the weak spots were and how to best combat Holland. The main key is to pressure their buildup early.

In addition, the players made the mistake of believing the media hype. They lost focus. Peaking early in the WC is generally a bad idea, but that made it worse.

I would love to see Holland win, but I doubt that their so-so defense can handle the best attackers in the world. They just sustained an injury to a defender, in a training session, which could have a far greater impact than the Robben injury.

Shark79 · 06-08-10, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by Dark Horse

If Holland win their group, and Brazil does as well, they meet in the quarter finals.

Robben is staying in Holland for the healing process. It is still questionable that he will be fit for the later rounds. He would have to beat the normal time table for this type of injury.

The Dutch could go deep into the tournament again. Their offense and midfield are second to none. Defense is not world class. Much depends on the question if the team knows when to peak. World champions rarely peak in the early round. The Dutch look to take off at full speed, which could mean they can't find an extra gear when they need it later in the tournament.

If Holland wins there first 2 games (and Brazil as well) they will rest there starters and come out with a fresher squad, this to avoid exactly what you mentioned. They both want to advance after the sweet 16 round, therefore they will look at there scenario after the 2nd game and evaluate the importance of that last game of the first round.

mihaita666 · 06-08-10, 02:56 PM

both brazil and holland will be in the qf's

Doon88 · 06-08-10, 05:59 PM

888

Netherlands have big problem on big tournaments...i dont see them far away...maybe quarter finals.

Jimmy0607 · 06-08-10, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by mihaita666

Netherlands will crush all their group opponents.

Like they always do and then lose when it really matter

charley1 · 06-09-10, 02:11 AM

I hope they make it big tis time....

mihaita666 · 06-09-10, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Jimmy0607

Like they always do and then lose when it really matter

that's my guess too, and they can be a money machine for us in the group, I really think so

McBa1n · 06-09-10, 08:46 AM

I think they could be better without Robben. I know it sounds weird - but I thought some of his play in Euro 2008 didn't fit in with what the rest of the team was doing... He was trying to take over games by himself. He's a much better player now, however.
Still a massive loss and even though the Netherlands D is pretty 'meh', I still am surprised they're not in the 'contender' category from most pundits. Hopefully that undervalue from the pubic = better lines woo.

jscar3 · 06-09-10, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by skodaka

All the Dutch fans can relax with relief after the team's star Arjen Robben will still travel to South Africa and will play the forthcoming world cup. Leaf Bayern (Munich) got nasty injury in control against Hungary two days ago (6:1) and rose to nail the whole nation, but late last night coach Bert van Marvayk announced that injury to Robben is not severe and he will cry his alternate.

may be as a spectator