Quotes from Arjen Robben

Van Gaal is the best coach I've had. We've got a very special relationship.

Van Gaal is the kind of guy who can really make individual players better.

The best and most important step of my career was when I moved here - and Louis van Gaal brought me from Madrid to Bayern. It was the best move of my career, and it's thanks to him.

You have to surprise opponents, keep them guessing. Doing the same thing over and over again without variation will not work.

I am a big admirer of Paul Scholes, he is one of the best players of his generation.

If you never pass or dribble or go on the outside, cutting inside will stop working.

I guess my earliest football memories are of playing in the street and also the little pitches at school. I joined the local football team in my village when I was small, but we would play only once or twice a week. I honed my skills just by playing for fun with friends after school.

If Mourinho loses 4-1, he doesn't sleep well.

I had some very good years at Madrid.