"Robin Van Persie finds it difficult at Manchester United" - Van Gaal

Holland manager Louis van Gaal has suggested Robin Van Persie is finding life at Old Trafford difficult because of Manchester United’s style of football.

Van Persie enjoyed a superb debut season at Old Trafford, claiming his first Premier League medal, but he has struggled under David Moyes with injury restricting his involvement.

Although he has managed to score ten goals in 15 league appearances for the Red Devils, van Gaal believes Van Persie is better suited to Holland’s style of play and he is confident the striker will shine at this summer’s World Cup.

“I think he should be great in the tournament because he loves to play [for his country],” van Gaal told reporters.

“He has shown that in all the qualification matches more than ever, because he’s our top scorer, and I hope he can continue this.

“The football from Manchester United now is, for him, maybe difficult but then he wishes to show his ability. Technique [levels] in the Dutch team are higher.

“The Dutch team might benefit, you never know.”

Van Gaal was linked with the managerial vacancy at Tottenham following Andre Villas-Boas’ departure in December, and he recently hinted that he would be keen on taking a job in England after the World Cup.

“I am mostly interested in England because I have been a coach in Spain, Germany, in the Netherlands, so I think England is the next step in my career,” he added.