Arsenal Mania

Van Persie wants dream Dutch attacking quartet

Written by Jonathan Chong on Friday, May 21, 2010

Dutch striker Robin van Persie is urging the Netherlands to make use of what he calls his 'dream attacking quartet' for the World Cup finals in South Africa.

van Persie wants an attacking formation that is built around himself (naturally!), supported by Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart. Funnily enough, the other three players are in agreement with van Persie.

van Persie wants to be supported by Inter Milan's Sneijder as playmaker, with Robben on the right and van der Vaart on the left. It is a combination that van Persie feels would benefit the Dutch.

That line-up however, would leave out Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt.

Speaking to Reuters, van Persie said: "If we can work on giving everything for each other the whole tournament I believe we will be unstoppable.

"With these four players in one team we really will be unique and will have an excellent chance of success.

"I heard their opinions and it pleases me that we appreciate each other's qualities.

"It is a party to play with them. They all are good players who are creative and think offensive.

"Nothing negative about Kuyt, who is a good player and deserved his credit but this is my opinion. But finally it will be the decision of the coach.

"With these four players in one team we really will be unique and will have an excellent chance of success."

And the 27-year-old, despite missing half of the domestic season through injury, said that he didn't see any problems in gaining match fitness in time for the prestigious tournament in June.

He added: "I am not a player who needs much rhythm to be back. The most important thing is to be physically fit and with a clear mind.

"I compare it with a singer who didn't sing for years. He just has to practise a bit as he will not forget how to sing and I think that is the same with technical players like me."

For breaking news about Arsenal, follow us on Twitter!