Van Nistelrooy set for Dutch recall

(GSM) – Hamburger SV striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is set for a recall to the Netherlands national squad for their Euro 2012 qualifiers after his blistering start to the Bundesliga season.

The 34-year-old, who last played for his country in the finals of Euro 2008 after which he announced his international retirement, could feature for the Oranje against either San Marino or Finland.

He reversed that decision in the hope of getting a call-up to the 2010 World Cup squad only to be overlooked by Oranje boss Bert van Marwijk.

But with Arsenal’s Robin van Persie ruled out with an ankle injury, the former Manchester United striker has now been handed a recall.

A KNVB statement on Monday afternoon revealed Van Persie will be out for “at least a few weeks”.

Van Persie suffered the injury playing for the Gunners in the 2-1 win at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

His injury opens the door for Van Nistelrooy, who has netted six goals in three games for Hamburg in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal this season.

The former PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United and Real Madrid star has netted 33 goals in 64 games for his country.

Holland play San Marino on Friday before taking on Finland in Rotterdam on September 7.