• Fri 29 Mar, 2024
  • 01:51 GMT
  • 21:51 ET (GMT-4)
  • 03:51 CET (GMT+2)

Van Persie Adds To Wenger’s Worries

FOOTBALL : Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was today facing up to an injury crisis after it was confirmed Holland international striker Robin van Persie has partially torn ankle ligaments.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was today facing up to an injury crisis after it was confirmed Holland international striker Robin van Persie has partially torn ankle ligaments.
Van Persie suffered the injury to his right leg in the 10th minute of Saturday’s goalless draw against Italy in Pescara. He was carried off on a stretcher following a heavy challenge from Azzurri defender Giorgio Chiellini and tests yesterday realised Wenger’s worst fears.
A KNVB statement on Sunday evening read: “Robin van Persie has partially torn the ligaments in his right ankle. Tests in hospital today have confirmed this.”
Van Persie claims he will be out for up to six weeks.
He told Dutch television programme Studio Voetbal: “I have had a scan.
“I am probably out for between four and six weeks.”
He did, however, absolve Juventus defender Chiellini of blame, adding: “There was no intent.”
The Dutchman has scored eight goals in 15 games in all competitions this season and emerged as one of the Gunners’ key figures.
His injury comes at a bad time for Wenger, whose attacking stocks have also been reduced by Nicklas Bendtner’s groin injury, which he picked up in the recent 3-0 north London derby win against Tottenham. Bendtner is expected to be out for at least another two weeks.

Subscribe & Share

Get stories like this delivered to you:

  • Facebook
  • Linked In
  • Twitter
  • Digg
  • Stumbleupon
  • Email
  • Bookmark
  • Print

Related Posts

  • No Related Posts

Betting Highlights Today

Live TV Coverage

Racing On TV | Sport On TV | Free Bets

Newsletter Subscription

Never Miss Another Great Offer

Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest free bets, tips and sign up promotions and more sent to your inbox every week.

About Betrescue

Betrescue.com is one of the world’s leading gambling portals, offering free bets, odds comparison, live scores and results, betting tips, bookmaker and sports betting news, betting exchange, spread betting, mobile betting apps, casino and poker guides.

At Betrescue.com we keep you up-to-date with all the breaking betting news stories from the sporting world, tell you where to find the best betting odds and help you to get the best value for money.
Followers must be 18+. Please gamble responsibly: gambleaware.org

Gamble Aware 18plus

©2024 Betrescue Ltd. All rights reserved.

Betrescue supports responsible gambling. For more information visit GamCare and Gamble Aware.

Top