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Bayern coach plays down Arjen Robben's frustration

Published: February 17, 2013 Comment on this article

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes says Arjen Robben's frustration with his limited role at the club is understandable.

Robben came off the bench to seal Bayern's 2-0 Bundesliga win at Wolfsburg with his first goal of the season but said after Friday's game: "I'm on the bench, it's disappointing. I can't say that I'm really happy."

photo - Bayern's Arjen Robben of Netherlands controls the ball to score his side's second goal during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Bayern's Arjen Robben of Netherlands controls the ball to score his side's second goal during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

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The Dutch winger added: "When I come in I give everything for the team."

Heynckes says "it's quite normal for players to be disappointed when they don't play. And Arjen is a man that shows it too. But I don't have a problem with that."

Robben is likely to be a substitute again for Tuesday's Champions League game at Arsenal despite saying, "These are super games. I see no reason why I shouldn't play."