Van Persie Talks Up Januzaj But Insists ‘He’s not the new van Persie’

Robin Van Persie has hailed his Manchester United teammate Adnan Januzaj, revealing that he sees himself in the 18 year old.

Januzaj was named as a sub in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Stoke today, coming on at 2-1 to help inspire United to victory as United struck twice to take 3 points from Mark Hughes’ side.

And after the game Van Persie hailed his teammates’ impact, claiming that the youngster was one of the best he’s played with.

But Van Persie wasn’t finished and went on to praise for Januzaj further, adding he said he can similarities between himself and the starlet:

“I see similarities in his game to mine 10 years ago. He’s not the new van Persie, he’s the new Adnan.”