It has been reported that former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie states that playing alongside Patrick Vieira has handed him a very strong mentality. Van Persie has endured a difficult time on the pitch, both at club and international level over the last 18 months. Given van Persie's struggles, one would expect the striker to be concerned but the Fenerbahce star has gone on to state that he is not allowing his on-pitch troubles to affect him too much. Van Persie revealed that he learned to become mentally strong due to the influence of former Arsenal teammate Vieira and added that he can cope with any pressure that comes his way. The 32-year-old, who left Manchester United for Turkey in...
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