There are some things you have to keep to yourself, moreover if you're playing for one of the Bundesliga's top clubs.
Dutch international and Bayern Munich ace Arjen Robben shared his thoughts about the reports leaked to the press involving a number of players and coach Pep Guardiola. While some key players have been deemed to have had enough of Guardiola's discipline, Robben believes they should keep those thoughts to themselves and do what they were hired for.
"The player who has been leaking information to the press should take a good look at himself in the mirror. When you are a professional, you simply don't do things like that," Robben told Sport1.
Last month, sources claimed Guardiola sent an "explosive" email to his players, demanding them to be more professional and even letting him know in advance which days they would be taking off. Even if the coach denied such claims, later reports suggested that Arturo Vidal and Franck Ribery were the ones leaking information to the press, although there was no later confirmation.
Robben's anger may be fueled by a past experience, since the Dutch wingman claimed this happened before while playing for the Bavarians, and even with other teams in his career.
"This is all rather painful. This has happened three or four times now since I joined Bayern. I also played for Chelsea and Madrid and unfortunately stuff like this happens everywhere,"the player added.
The Dutch international has only been able to start nine games in all competitions for Bayern this season, following a series of injuries.
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