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Holland coach Bert van Marwijk believes he has one of the 'best players on this planet' in his ranks in the form of Robin van Persie.
The Netherlands take on Uruguay in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday and Van Persie should be fit to take part after recovering from an arm problem.
The news provided Van Marwijk with a timely lift following the Arsenal man's impressive form at the finals in South Africa.
And the Dutch boss revealed he is grateful of having a player of such quality in his squad as Oranje look to reach the World Cup final by securing a win in Cape Town.
"Robin is extremely talented," said van Marwijk.
"He is one of the best football players on this planet.
"He was injured for a very long time and you do need a certain rhythm.
"Sometimes it comes just like that. Sometimes it takes a bit longer."
Another man reaping the fruits of a successful competition is Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt, who has spearheaded his team's course to the final four.
The striker is often criticised for his goal ratio, however the powerhouse's contribution elsewhere cannot be faulted.
And even after an indifferent campaign at Anfield, Van Marwijk was unequivocal over the importance of the 29-year-old.
"I read somewhere that when Rafael Benitez picked a team at Liverpool, he wrote Kuyt's name down first," said the 58-year-old. "That says everything.
"Every player has a period where things don't work out and Liverpool had a very tough year, but Kuyt is extremely important for us.
"The way he plays shows his passion and enthusiasm, and that is catching."
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