Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed that Netherlands boss Guus Hiddink held ‘crisis’ talks with him over the national side’s recent form.
The 31-year-old Dutch captain has led the team in their first three Euro 2016 qualifiers with two of those ending in defeat to Iceland and Czech Republic.
And, the former Arsenal man has revealed recent talks with boss Hiddink about the state of the national side.
He told Algemeen Dagblad: “It was a good, open and honest conversation. It was a critical talk, but it had to be. I understood that Hiddink will talk with other guys too.
“Everyone [from the national squad] is convinced it has to be different and better.
“The coach showed me what he want to see different and better. He showed a huge drive. He was sharp, hard sometimes, also to me. But it should be like that.
“I have a good feeling about the conversation. Although it was very serious, I felt a lot of trust.”
