Robben doubtful for Madrid derby
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Real Madrid's Dutch striker Arjen Robben is doubtful for the derby against Atletico Madrid due to a thigh injury, Spanish sports daily As reported Tuesday.
Ex-Chelsea star Robben had been earlier ruled out of Holland's World Cup qualifiers against Iceland on Saturday and Norway on October 15.
The 24-year-old, who suffered the injury during Real's 2-2 draw against Espanyol on Sunday, is a major concern for the October 19 derby after undergoing a medical.
It is his sixth injury since he joined Real from the English Premiership side in August 2007 on a five-year contract.
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