Robin Van Persie Injury: Updates on Manchester United Star's Hamstring, Return

Robin van Persie is set to miss the Netherlands' Wednesday international friendly against Mexico at Ajax's Amsterdam Arena with a hamstring issue.

Dutch football writer Stefan Coerts reported the news on Tuesday:

However, The Guardian's Jamie Jackson suggests the Manchester United striker will be available for the Oranje come Sunday, when they face Latvia in a vital Euro 2016 qualifier:

This is a big boost for the Dutch. They will need their best team against the Latvians as they attempt to rectify a poor start to their qualifying campaign.

Recently installed head coach Guus Hiddink has overseen losses to Iceland and the Czech Republic and a win over Kazakhstan, which sees them third and six points off the top two in Group A.  

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Hiddink has hinted he may resign if the Dutch do not beat Latvia, per Coerts on Goal.com, and Van Persie's presence could be vital.

"If we lose the match against Latvia, I will draw my conclusion from it," he said. "It's not something I have talked about with the players. I don't think a draw will be good enough either. Will Netherlands qualify? Yes." 

It is likely that Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will take the starting striker role in Van Persie's place on Wednesday against a Mexico side who will be looking to avenge their World Cup last-16 loss to the Dutch in the summer.

Van Persie's reportedly short-term injury will come as good news to United also. With Radamel Falcao having continued fitness issues, Louis van Gaal could do without further absentees when the international break is done.

The 31-year-old has not been at his best this season for the Red Devils, per the Manchester Evening News' Samuel Luckhurst, but he proved with his late equaliser last month against Chelsea that he still has the ability to make a significant impact:

Indeed, recent reports suggest he is set to be offered a new two-year extension on his current contract, which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2018, per Paul Hetherington of the Daily Star. 

This could well be a galvanising factor for the Dutchman and he will be eager to return to his best form for both the Netherlands and United when he returns from injury.

Both sides would benefit hugely from an in-form Van Persie, as he is one of the world's top goalscorers when at his best.