Robin van Persie will miss Holland’s friendly with Mexico on Wednesday evening because of a “minor injury”, though there is hope the Manchester United striker will be fit for Sunday’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Latvia.

Guus Hiddink’s squad trained as a group for the first time on Tuesday though Van Persie was not able to join them, with the 31-year-old undergoing a personal session.

Hiddink said: “Van Persie is not quite fit. He trained today, but he did not fully participate. I don’t think he will be used against Mexico.”

Van Persie has stayed injury-free this season, with his last problem an illness in early July. However, since joining United in summer 2012 he has suffered 14 separate injuries so Louis van Gaal, the manager, will hope he does not break down again.

Van Persie has drawn criticism for a sluggish start to this season, managing three goals in 10 appearances for United, while scoring once for Holland. Daley Blind, his United team-mate, is likely to be selected in central midfield for the game against Mexico.