The Dutch Football Association have confirmed that Robin van Persie has definitely torn ankle ligaments.
“The ankle ligaments are definitely torn,” confirmed a Dutch FA spokesman. “After the match our medical staff did not mention a break in the bone but the doctors will be able to tell us for sure. It does not look too good.”
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It is unfortunate for RVP and Arsenal at this crucial time when he’s very much influencial in the team’s performance. This should serve as a signal for Wenger to consider buying a striker. Any thing can happen in the pitch of play but if you have a very strong backup, you can make it. We want a trophy this time!
I agree Ibrahim. Wenger needs to add some scoring depth in January
Just want to give you this update on the news as published in Holland:
According to the Dutch press agency ANP Robin van Persie are the ligaments from his ankle only partially torn. This has an examination shown in the hospital Sunday evening. The KNVB said the player has no operations. The diagnosis shortly after the game between Netherlands and Italy was correct. The Arsenal striker will be out for about 2 months.
Thanx for the update Walter. Two months means that RVP will be back in mid-January, in time for the knockout round of the Champions League
Our thoughts are with you Van man. Hope his does not distrupt your carear for too long. We will miss you.
It’s not completely torn,they think it’s gonna take 5 or 7 weeks to heal without a operation.
please arsen pleaseuse samir nasir and rosick rather than diaby.
RVP, we’ll surely miss u n ur def touches on field. u’re such a gifted player. pls get healed fast 4 us cos our contract wit u is 2 shoot down d Premier League title n Champions League trophy 2 Emirates dis season. luv u, RVP!!
There is a need for Wenger to belt up and secure strong striking force or else there will be nothing for Arsenal this season. The injuring of Van persie is going to affect us very well. We need to be strengthen by the club management before there would be no supporters again for the club. We need strong striking force for our noble club ‘arsenal’