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Robin van Persie: I Am Not A 'Killer' Striker Like Torres Or Drogba

Dutchman says he is not a typical front man.

Nov 11, 2009 11:51:06 AM

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Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk is considering moving Arsenal forward Robin van Persie into a more central role.

Despite scoring seven goals in the Premier League this season, the 26-year-old Dutchman believes he is not quite comparable to Liverpool's Fernando Torres or Chelsea's Didier Drogba.

Van Persie feels his style is more a combination of a traditional target man and a supporting striker.

He told Voetbal International: "I don't see myself as a true out-and-out striker. Guys likes Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba, they are real killers. I feel I play between a target striker and a supporting striker. I am a combination of both.

"In the league I have now contributed seven assists and I am just as proud of these as the seven goals I have scored. I find it crucial to be effective in both spheres for the team."

Van Marwijk once labeled Van Persie as a troublemaker during the pair's time together at Feyenoord, but the manager now believes the striker can play through the middle. The Oranje boss said: "I've spoken to Robin about it and it's all about what's best for the team.

"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."

Van Persie added: "I am still developing in that position but I know I can play there if the coach needs me."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com

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