Robben ruled out for Japan match

Striker Arjen Robben will not play against Japan in the Netherlands’ second group match of the World Cup on Saturday, the Telegraaf reports on Friday.


Robben is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in a pre World Cup warm up match against Hungary.
The Netherlands is hoping for a second win, after a lacklustre 2-0 victory against Denmark on Monday.
In an interview with Fifa.com, Robben said Dutch expectations are high. ‘ I think we have a very good group of players and I think we can accomplish something at this World Cup,’ he said.

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