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Blind talks down Depay, Van Persie row claims

Netherlands coach Danny Blind has downplayed the significance of a flashpoint between Robin van Persie and Memphis Depay.

Netherlands coach Danny Blind his dismissed suggestions Robin van Persie was benched for the Euro 2016 qualification win over Kazakhstan on Saturday because of a row with Memphis Depay.

Reports suggested the Fenerbahce striker was involved in an incident with the Manchester United winger ahead of the game and was left out of the starting XI as a consequence.

Blind though has downplayed the significance of a row between the attackers, insisting Van Persie started from the bench because of a lack of fitness.