Netzer: Bayern lucky to have Robben

Former West Germany international Gunter Netzer believes Bayern Munich are lucky to have a ‘world-class’ winger in Arjen Robben.

The fleet-footed attacker has been hampered by inury this season yet the club has performed well without their Dutch talisman.

The 27-year-old is now back from the treatment table and ex-Borussia Moenchengladbach player Netzer believes the winger could play a key role in helping the Bavarians win the league.

“He is world-class for Bayern – Robben is pure joy. For Bayern to have a man of this quality is simply fantastic and for the club’s game, it is extremely important,” Netzer told Express.

“If he is fit again he is a very important player for Bayern. He is an ambitious player but that’s a good thing.”

“All attackers must have a certain amount of selfishness because it is common for them to not be involved in the game yet they are still expected to score goals.”

With the Bundesliga on a mid-season break, Bayern are not in competitive action until January 20 when they travel to Moenchengladbach.