NETHERLANDS COACH Louis van Gaal has played down injury concerns surrounding star striker Robin van Persie.
Van Persie took two knees to the thigh in a challenge with Hungary defender Roland Juhasz and was replaced by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar during the interval of last night’s World Cup qualifier, won by the Dutch 4-1.
The extent of the Dutchman’s injury has not yet been confirmed, but Van Gaal said his substitution was a precaution.
Van Gaal told SBS6: “We took off Robin for precautionary measures.
“It doesn’t seem to be too serious, but you never know. We didn’t want to take any risks.”
The 29-year-old Van Persie has netted four goals in three games for Manchester United following his transfer from Arsenal last month. Van Persie also scored in Netherlands’ 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory against Turkey on Friday.