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Chill out United fans... Dutch boss Van Gaal allays Van Persie injury fears

The Old Trafford striker took two knees to the thigh in a challenge with a Hungary defender and was taken off by the Netherlands coach.

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.

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