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Arsène Wenger believes Robin van Persie could play a big part in knocking Brazil out of the World Cup.
The Arsenal striker missed most of the domestic season with ankle ligament damage but his club's loss has been his country's gain in South Africa. With a fully-fit Van Persie leading their attack, the Netherlands have advanced to the Quarter-Finals with four straight wins over Denmark, Japan, Cameroon and Slovakia.
Van Persie opened his account for the tournament with the opening goal in a 2-1 win over Cameroon in the group phase and the Netherlands have since been given an extra boost by the return of Arjen Robben.
Wenger thinks Holland have the firepower to threaten the tournament favourites in Port Elizabeth on Friday but the Arsenal manager is well aware that Brazil represent a major step up in class for the Dutch.
"The Dutch have mastered their situation very well until now," said Wenger in an exclusive interview with Arsenal.com.
"But they have a big game against Brazil coming up and the Dutch have not yet met a big South American side yet. They have made the Quarter-Finals against mostly European teams.
"Robin is doing extremely well. I am not surprised because we know how good he is. Of course, if if he can keep fit he will have a major influence.
"He and Robben are players they will look to to make a difference against Brazil."
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