The Sunderland manager has heaped praise on the Holland star, likening him to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi and hailing his ability to change games on their head.
Robin Van Persie’s impressive form at the Theatre of Dreams has caused trouble for a lot of Premier League bosses this season. The striker has taken to his new surrounds with ease and is firing on all cylinders at the moment.
Having adjusted alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 forward was given a chance to pile misery on Sunderland this weekend and he did so emphatically after scoring the opener and assisting his fellow front-man for his toe poke.
Van Persie’s abilities can be judged by not only his attacking prowess, but his creative side as well, through which he sets up his teammates for goals.
Watching his side being dismantled by the League leaders, Martin O’Neill had nothing but inspiration on his mind after Rooney and Van Persie showcased some truly breathtaking football against the Black Cats.
O’Neill was certainly impressed by what he had encountered and later likened the Dutchman’s skills to Lionel Messi, who is undoubtedly the world’s best player.
The Argentine has scored more calendar goals than anyone in history and at this rate will surpass all records that stood before him. However, O’Neill was quick to point out similarities, as Van Persie also came to his side’s aide when they needed him most,
just like Messi does when Barca need him.
"With players of the calibre of Van Persie in your side, you always have a chance of winning football matches. Would, for instance, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 didn't play?” said the coach while speaking to reporters after the game.
"The number of goals Messi has scored is incredible. They are a very talented team but without him, you don't know, because Messi is their talisman,” he added.
"Honestly, Van Persie can get goals out of very little. It looks like nothing is happening and you have players there in the area. But all of a sudden he has opened up a gap,” O’Neill was quoted as saying while speaking to the media after the games.
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