David Moyes impressed by Robin van Persie in training

Moyes hopes Van Persie can repeat his heroics for United this season

Manchester United boss David Moyes is left hugely impressed by striker Robin van Persie‘s technique and professionalism. After missing the first ten days of United’s pre-season tour, the Netherlands international finally joined his team-mates in Sydney on Sunday.

He said: “I got to see him this week for the first time. You can see his ability in the control, touch and awareness he has shown, just in the small games we have played and bits of the finishing he has done this week.

“I have been impressed by his professionalism as well. We have over-trained him this week to try and make sure we build up his fitness but he has never complained about a thing.”

Robin van Persie scored 30 goals for United in all competitions last season and was largely influential in winning the Premier league title.

Hoping that Van Persie can repeat the performance under him this season, the Scot added: “What we are trying to do is get him in a condition that would allow him to do exactly what he did last year: score goals for Manchester United and be a really big influence on the team and its performances.

“I am hoping he will be as big an influence again this season.”

Source: Fifa.com