Van Gaal: "No serious injury for Van Persie"

Manchester United striker was substituted at half-time during Netherlands' World Cup qualifier against Hungary with a suspected thigh injury, but boss Louis van Gaal has insisted it was for "precautionary measures".



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. The extent of the Dutchman's injury has not yet been confirmed.



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 has netted four goals in three games for Manchester United following his transfer from Arsenal last month. Van Persie also netted in Netherlands' 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory against Turkey on Friday.