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Holland fear Ron Vlaar out of World Cup semi

Aston Vila skipper Ron Vlaar could be out of Holland's World Cup semifinal with Argentina.

Dutch officials say Vlaar has picked up a knee injury and is unlikely to be fit for the last-four showdown in Sao Paulo.

Doubts over Vlaar emerged on Sunday after their quarter-final win on penalties over Costa Rica.

If the 29-year-old misses out, it would be a big blow to Louis Van Gaal's heralded three-man back line, especially as defensive midfielder Nigel De Jong will miss the rest of the tournament with a groin injury.

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