Relief over Van Persie injury
Some said two to three months, others doomed rest of the season.
But according to Robin van Persie himself, Arsenal will only be missing his services for a matter of weeks.
The Dutchman has moved to soften the blow Arsenal felt after his devastating injury on international duty yesterday.
Giorgio Chiellini’s tackle left him stricken after just 16 minutes into Saturday’s friendly match with Italy but gloomy reports which followed from the media and Netherlands’ coach had suggested Van Persie sustained a very serious injury.
Then came claims that Arsenal’s flying striker could be ruled for three months but the Dutch FA clarified today that the player only partially ruptured a right ankle ligament and will not even require surgery in his healing process.
And to calm more nerves, Van Persie has revealed his injury was not severe as first feared and is targeting a late December return.
“The prognosis is that I will be out for four to six weeks,” van Persie told the Dutch television station NOS.
That is a huge relief.
Fantastic!
So what exactly is the injury?
It’s an ANKLE INJURY.
He ruptured the ligament (sort of like veins) in his right ankle. He did not tear it, as it was feared earlier.
Four to six weeks is still a long period to be out of action.Anyway,it is good to know that the injury is not as serious as previously thought.And to think this happened in a so called flipping “friendly match” with nothing at stake.No wonder Arsene Wenger and the other managers are so much against these seemingly pointless games.Hury up and get well Robin,best wishes. PS.The team will do just fine in Van Persie’s absence.Dudu is more than a suitable replacement,and don’t forget Carlos Vela if he is fit.
Whilst it is good news as far as his injury is concerned, two things stand out for me: (1) Wenger will not rush him back. If it is 4-6weeks being said now then I can imagine Wenger will play him after 8 weeks. In otherwords, Wenger will watch him until the new year before he plays again.
(2) the other thing is that he was in such fantastic form. Injuries tend to draw players back Persie is a kind of player who builds momemtum when it comes to form. I hope he gets well soon. He is a big performer in our new system, particularly in linking the final third and the midfield. I can’t see Eduardo put in the same work, I’m afraid. The best option might be to move Diaby into an advanced position on the left where Arshavin was playing then move Arshavin into the centre-forward position. Arshavin has wanted to play in that position anyway. I hope he gets that chance now.
I’d line up like this:
Almunia
Sagna Gallas Vermaelen Gibbs
Fabregas Song Nasri
Walcott Arshavin Diaby
AWESOME
Playing Arshavin in the centre-forward position may be a good prospect.He reminds me of Kevin Keegan during his playing days at Liverpool and SV Hamburg in the 70’s. Though small in size, his pace, good ball control, dribbling skills and great finishing made him one of the most feared striker in the world. He even won UEFA Player of the year! Arshavin is one hell of a talent and may just work for The Arsenal. By the way, Robin Van Persie latest injury news is simply fantastic!!!
i dont think it is fantastic. i think its VANTASTIC!
Fuck Giorgio Chiellini…Stupid Cunt…
Almunia
Sagna – Gallas – Vermaelen – Silvestre
Fabregas – Song – Rosicky
Nasri – Eduardo – Arshavin
This would probably be the best formation, but I think Gibbs will replace Clichy, Silvestre is probably become to slow. Hope Rosicky can start already.
this may give Waat some time or they might bring back Simpson.
Good thing we have a thick midfield and can rotate some up top.
Whatever be the means, RvP will be back sooner than expected, so its good news for Gooners world over.