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Robin van Persie removed from Dutch squad at request of Arsene Wenger

By , Football League Editor
Arsene Wenger's request to remove Robin van Persie from the Dutch squad to face Germany on Tuesday is granted.

Robin van Persie will not feature in Holland's friendly against Germany on Tuesday after Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger requested that the forward be rested after featuring during the 0-0 draw against Switzerland yesterday.

The frontman missed perhaps Oranje's best chance yesterday, firing wide under no pressure with just the keeper to beat.

Wenger reportedly made a personal plea to coach Bert van Marwijk to protect the fitness of his star striker, who is the Premier League's top scorer after netting 11 times this season.

Spurs playmaker Rafael van der Vaart will also miss Tuesday's game after picking up a hamstring injury.

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