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Arsenal's Robin Van Persie Left Devastated By Latest Ankle Injury News
Dutch striker faces five months out.
Nov 28, 2009 11:15:51 AM
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has revealed his frustrations at facing a possible five months on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury.
The blow was sustained on international duty as Holland faced Italy and has left the north London club without one of their in-form players for the majority of the remaining Premier League season.
The Dutchman had gone for controversial horse placenta treatment to speed up the recovery process, but it has emerged that ruptured ligaments in his ankle are set to keep him out for much longer than first expected.
"If I had known at the time what I know now, I would have been operated [on] immediately," he told AD Sportwereld.
"We have all been steered in the wrong direction.
"It is so frustrating to be out for months. I was having a super season with the team.
"I had never felt as strong and powerful as this year. Apart from, I think, two matches, I either scored or made goals in all the games we played this season.
"I was getting so strong, that I felt nobody could stop me any more. That is the greatest feeling you can have as a player.
"It is such a pity that great run has been stopped for the time being by one kick in a friendly international match.
"It is a real shame for me, for the team and for the fans of Arsenal, but I hope the boys keep believing in themselves. I am absolutely convinced they will keep improving and keep the good form of the last few months going,"
Jamie Dunn, Goal.com
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The blow was sustained on international duty as Holland faced Italy and has left the north London club without one of their in-form players for the majority of the remaining Premier League season.
The Dutchman had gone for controversial horse placenta treatment to speed up the recovery process, but it has emerged that ruptured ligaments in his ankle are set to keep him out for much longer than first expected.
"If I had known at the time what I know now, I would have been operated [on] immediately," he told AD Sportwereld.
"We have all been steered in the wrong direction.
"It is so frustrating to be out for months. I was having a super season with the team.
"I had never felt as strong and powerful as this year. Apart from, I think, two matches, I either scored or made goals in all the games we played this season.
"I was getting so strong, that I felt nobody could stop me any more. That is the greatest feeling you can have as a player.
"It is such a pity that great run has been stopped for the time being by one kick in a friendly international match.
"It is a real shame for me, for the team and for the fans of Arsenal, but I hope the boys keep believing in themselves. I am absolutely convinced they will keep improving and keep the good form of the last few months going,"
Jamie Dunn, Goal.com
Discuss all the latest news in the Goal.com Forums.
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