Netherlands v Chile team news: Suspended Manchester United striker Robin van Persie replaced by former Liverpool man Dirk Kuyt

 
Suspended: Van Persie misses final group match
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Andy Hodgson23 June 2014

Arjen Robben takes the captain's armband in Van Persie's absence, with Fenerbahce forward Dirk Kuyt replaces the suspended striker for his first start of the tournament.

The Manchester United striker, who has already netted three times in Brazil, picked up his second yellow card of the tournament during the Netherland's 3-2 victory over Australia.

It sees former Liverpool favourite Dirk Kuyt, now plying his trade for Turkish giants Fenerbahce, make his first start in Brazil, as Louis van Gaal side look to secure top spot.

Meanwhile Chile, who eliminated holders Spain on Wednesday evening, have left Artuto Vidal on the bench - despite declaring himself fit to play yesterday, with Felipe Gutierrez replacing the Juventus star.

Netherlands starting XI: Cillessen, Vlaar. De Vrij, Blind, De Jong, Janmaat, Sneijder, Robben, Kuyt, Lens, Wijnaldum

Chile Starting XI: Bravo, Mena, Isla, Silva, Sanchez, Vargas, Gutierrez, Medel, Jara, Aranguiz, Diaz

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