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Injured Robben misses first Dutch game

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 , Posted by Sajith at 7:36 PM

Winger Arjen Robben will definitely miss the Netherlands' opening World Cup match because of the torn hamstring sustained against Hungary on Saturday.
Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk said the 26-year-old was having intensive physio but would not face Denmark on Monday.
"Whatever one may say, his injury is serious and I do not know when he can join us," said Van Marwijk.
"The team's goal now is to go as far as possible to allow Arjen to play with us during this World Cup."
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Robben sustained what is described as a "small tear" in his left hamstring towards the end of Saturday's 6-1 warm-up victory over Hungary.
The second-half substitute had scored two goals before pulling up when in possession in the 85th minute of his country's final warm-up match in Amsterdam.
On Monday, Robben, who was voted Germany's Footballer of the Year after excelling for Double winners Bayern, said he was "very hopeful" he would recover in time to play some part in the World Cup.
"It is impossible to say whether [a return] will only be about four days or a week away, but we will do everything to get fit. I'm very hopeful," he added.
The Netherlands begin their Group E campaign against the Danes in Johannesburg, followed by games against Japan on 19 June and Cameroon on 24 June.

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