Robin Van Persie To Become Holland's Main Striker - Dutch Coach Bert Van Marwijk

In-form striker the main man in the Dutch camp...

EPL: Robin van Persie, West Ham United v Arsenal (Getty Images)
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is set to become Holland's main striker after displaying some scintillating form with Arsenal.

Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk has decided to appoint the Arsenal front man as Holland's main striker at the expense of Real Madrid forward Ruud van Nistelrooy, placing the former Manchester United star's international future in doubt. 

Van Persie has largely found himself deployed on the flanks during his international career thus far, however his recent displays as have prompted van Marwijk to reconsider the Arsenal man's position.

Holland take on Italy and Paraguay next week as they prepare for the World Cup in South Africa, and van Marwijk is said to have consulted the Premier League star on the subject 

"I've spoken to Robin about it and it's all about what's best for the team,' Van Marwijk told the Daily Mail.

"There's a big chance that Robin is going to play as a striker for Holland from now on, as he's doing a fantastic job for Arsenal and we are not blind to this in Holland."

With van Persie to be dispatched in the striker role, injury prone Ruud van Nistelrooy's international future has been cast into doubt.

Will Ashwell, Goal.com UK


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