Lyon winger Memphis Depay doesn’t want to be compared to Arjen Robben as he bids to replace the Bayern star in the Dutch national team.
- By Michael Bell
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Robben’s retirement from international duty has left many wondering who will step up to replace him, with Memphis Depay one of the candidates. The Lyon star has been compared to Robben in the past but he has told NOS that he doesn’t want to be judged alongside the Oranje legend.
He said, “You should not compare me with Arjen Robben. I’m 23.
“I forget that sometimes I’m only 23. Arjen has achieved so many things in his career that I still have to achieve … I’d like to reach that too. I’m dreaming of that, and I’m working on it . ”
Memphis has found his form in recent weeks at Lyon and believes more game time can only help him get better, “I’m really good, but I can get even better. I can show it a lot more often, and with that development I am busy now. Many games will help that out enormously. “
What a joke. No shit you shouldn’t be compared to Robben.
But the only one seeming to make the association is Depay.
The only thing that could compare is ambition, but the difference is one is deluded and the other is not.
While Depay was making embarrassing rap videos at 22 Robben was setting the world alight. And has continued to do it up until now.
Robben is one of, if not the best dribbler of his generation (excluding Messi), and up there with the all time great dribblers. Add world class goal scorer to that too.
Stop the bullshit Depay and work on being a decent footballer. There are many many footballer like you. You were just lucky enough to come through the Oranje ranks.