Arsene Wenger was unimpressed with Ajax's physical approach on Saturday but more than happy as Arsenal clinched the Amsterdam Tournament.Robin van Persie was stretchered off after netting a late winner to beat the hosts by one goal to nil and claim a second trophy in a week.
However, the Dutchman - just back to fitness having been out since January with a broken metatarsal - was able to quickly rejoin his team-mates for the presentation ceremony.
Wenger hopes van Persie, now Arsenal's main goal threat following the sale of Thierry Henry, should show no lasting ill-effects of the bruising treatment he received throughout the game.
Wenger praised the way his team dealt with the situation they faced - one which is likely to come up more often when the Premier League season kicks off next weekend.
"Physically it was a tough game. What you can see is the spirit is strong in the team and that everybody works for each other. That is very positive," Wenger told Sky Sports.
"It has been a perfect pre-season to start the championship."
However, Wenger continued: "I was very disappointed with some of the challenges.
"I think some players were a little bit overboard, but we kept our nerve.
"Some ways, the fact that you know you would be suspended in England if you over-react here helps us.
"I am proud of them because you cannot let everybody kick you without showing that the team is ready to respond. There was no over-reaction."
Van Persie is likely to be closely monitored ahead of the clash with Fulham on Sunday following a crunching challenge from his Holland team-mate John Heitinga.
Wenger said: "I was very disappointed by this tackle, but he looks all right at the moment."
Wenger has yet to extend his own contract with the Gunners.
The board are, understandably, keen to get a new deal sorted sooner rather than later.
"I will come out at the right moment, do not worry about that," said Wenger, who answered "yes" when pressed as to whether talks were taking place.
The Frenchman, meanwhile, maintains Arsenal have no reason to panic buy ahead of the August 31 transfer deadline.
Wenger said: "Today we had Gilberto out in midfield, (Alex Song, Abou Diaby and Cesc) Fabregas did not play.
"So we have plenty of quality players, and the pre-season tells you that we have a big squad."
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