Arjen Robben has told The Observer that Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has helped make him a better player.
Robben took his Bundesliga goals tally for the season to 14 on Saturday as he netted twice in a remarkable 8-0 win against Hamburg.
The Netherlands international has become a key player for Bayern since signing for the club from Real Madrid in 2009, winning several trophies including a memorable Treble under former boss Jupp Heynckes in 2013.
Guardiola took charge at the Allianz Arena following Heynckes' departure and is on course to secure his second Bundesliga title with the side, as his team lead the table by eight points.
Robben said: "You need to be very critical of yourself. There are a few very good managers who can make players better individually. Most managers think about the team process -- and so you have to improve things on your own.
"You have to be very strong mentally. But it's also very important to be critical of yourself. This is something I miss a little with the younger generation.
"These days you have guys who are 19 or 20 and they've played their first game and they feel they've made it. It's not true. There's always so much to improve, no matter your age.
"That's why I'm really enjoying working with Pep. I learn from him every day and that's a special feeling. People always say young players can learn a lot and even at 26, 27 you can still make big steps. Then, it's expected you stay at that level or go down.
"When I started working with Pep 18 months ago I noticed how he goes much deeper into football. His intelligence is obvious.
"Tactically he's one of the best in the world and under him I have made more steps in my development. I've come quite a long way these 18 months."