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Van Marwijk: Robben not a one-trick pony, he is like Messi

Former Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has dismissed claims Arjen Robben is a "one-trick pony" and has likened the Bayern Munich star to Barcelona ace Lionel Messi.

Robben started his career as an orthodox left winger at Groningen, but has mainly been featuring from the right in recent years, becoming renowned for his tendency to cut inside and then aim a shot towards the far top corner.

However, Van Marwijk is adamant there is more to the 32-year-old than just that one move.

"Robben was a traditional left winger who often went around his marker on the outside in his early days.