Liverpool news: Arjen Robben says Bayern Munich have ‘worst possible Champions League draw’ ahead of last 16 clash

Liverpool news: Arjen Robben says Bayern Munich have ‘worst possible Champions League draw’ ahead of last 16 clash
Arjen Robben has admitted his Bayern Munich side have been given “perhaps the worst possible draw” in the last 16 of the Champions League having been paired with Liverpool.The two European giants will go head-to-head next month in what has been billed as one of the ties of the round.2

Arjen Robben believes Liverpool are the favourites to win the Champions League this season

And former Chelsea winger Robben has heaped praise on Jurgen Klopps men – insisting last years runner-ups are the favourites to win the competition.He told football-oranje.com: Liverpool is doing well again, just like last year when they made it to the final, and I also see them as a favourite for the Champions League victory this season.For us, it was perhaps the worst possible draw, but its going to be a great challenge, we have to look at ourselves, keep working hard and improve ourselves.“If we have a good day and play the way we want, Im sure well make it very difficult forLiverpool.”Robben also reserved special praise on his fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk, who has been a revelation in defence for the Reds since his world-record 75m move from Southampton last January.2

The Bayern Munich veteran says his side have got the “worst possible draw” in the competition

He added: I do not know if he is the best defender in the world, but other people are allowed to judge that, but Im happy for him.“He has made big strides lately, just look where he comes from.“He is a key player at a gigantic club, and he is the captain of the Dutch national team. “He deserves all the compliments.Robben, who will turn 35 this month, will leave Bayern at the end of the season when his contract expires ending a 10-year association with the Bundesliga giants.

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