Dutch coach Louis van Gaal praised striker Robin van Persie in the state of the team , ronaldo mercurial 2014 and thank the former Manchester United manager David Moyes , and revealed that the Dutch team into the semi-finals to set up the goal . In Ghana and Ecuador friendlies Robin van Persie has scored , Van Gaal this purpose specifically thanked the former Manchester United coach - but also his predecessor - David Moyes , saying the latter in good condition for Van Persie contributed. The Netherlands will play in group stage opener with defending champion Spain on June 13 team played against . lexerguson Manchester United 's disappointing performance last season , 30 -year-old Van Persie has also been plagued by knee and thigh injuries , but Moyes to allow him to return home treatment , it seems good results , which makes Van Gaal deeply gratified . In an interview with the "Daily Mirror " interview, Van Gaal said: "His injuries are emerging from our medical staff are helping him recover Moyes put people first , so that we can grasp his situation in order to restore him . very hard , but also play two warm-up match . " Although good progress , but Van Gaal said Van Persie 's full recovery will take some time , new nike mercurial 2014 but he was confident . " Van Persie suffered heavy injuries , there is no one hundred percent recovery, but has been able to play in Spain, we still have two weeks before against time , I believe he can be restored to one hundred percent of the state ." Van Gaal also admitted that , in order to enter the semi-finals , he suffered a lot of pressure . South Africa World Cup four years ago when the Dutch team lost to the Spanish team added , but Van Gaal suggesting the team to the semifinals in front of a certain degree of difficulty. "Give us the target was the semi-finals , I think this is a big goal , maybe a little too much ."