Arsenal's Dutch forward Robin van Persie has been ruled out of action for up to five months following a scan on his injured ankle which has revealed the need for reconstructive surgery. Van Persie, who with seven goals is the London club's top scorer so far this season in the Premier League, suffered torn ankle ligaments during the Netherlands' goalless draw against Italy in a friendly two weeks ago. Initially expected to be out for between four and six weeks, a scan by a leading ankle... Read Full Story
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Injured Dutch striker Robin van Persie’s hopes of being fit for the World Cup took a nosedive when Arsenal said he could be out of action until May.
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Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt said he was "disappointed" by the lack of respect Italy showed during last weekend's friendly which saw fellow Netherlands forward Robin van Persie sustain an injury. The Arsenal striker was stretchered off the pitch after being tackled by Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini 14 minutes into Saturday's goalless draw in Pescara and could be out of action for up to six weeks. Van Persie absolves Chiellini of blame but Kuyt said the challenge on the striker was symptomatic... Read Full Story
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a setback on Sunday after star striker Robin van Persie damaged ankle ligaments during the Netherlands' 0-0 friendly draw with Italy. The 26-year-old was stretched off the pitch after being tackled by Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini 14 minutes into Saturday's game at Pescara and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. "Van Persie has a partially ruptured ligament," a Dutch Football Association (KNVB) official told the BBC on Sunday. "It's... Read Full Story
Robin van Persie faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after reportedly damaging ankle ligaments during the Netherlands' 0-0 friendly draw with Italy, the Dutch press reported on Sunday. The Arsenal striker was stretched off the pitch after being tackled by Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini 14 minutes into the game at Pescara. Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk believes the player has torn ligaments, which the ANP news agency estimated could sideline the player for weeks or even months. "It's a... Read Full Story
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Emmanuel Adebayor insists he has no regrets over his controversial behaviour in Manchester City's win over his former club Arsenal. Adebayor has been hit with a three-match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct following a stamp on Arsenal striker Robin van Persie's head during last weekend's match at Eastlands. The Togo forward has also been charged with improper conduct for racing the length of the pitch to celebration in goal in City's 4-2 victory in front of Arsenal supporters... Read Full Story
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor was charged with violent and improper conduct by the Football Association on Tuesday for his alleged stamp on Robin van Persie and for his goal celebration in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Arsenal. Van Persie, Adebayor's former Arsenal teammate, was left with a cut on his face after he had tackled the Man City striker. The FA has also charged the Togo striker in relation to running the length of the field to celebrate his goal against his former club... Read Full Story
The English Football Association confirmed on Sunday they would be taking a "good close look" at Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor's controversial behaviour in the 4-2 win over his former club Arsenal. City's 25 million-pound summer signing left his mark on Saturday's game in no uncertain fashion. He first appeared to stamp on former team-mate Robin van Persie, leaving the Dutchman with a gashed face, and then ran the length of the pitch to taunt the Arsenal fans after scoring City's... Read Full Story
The Football Association confirmed on Sunday they would be taking a "good close look" at Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor's controversial behaviour in the 4-2 win over his former club Arsenal. City's 25 million-pound summer signing left his mark on Saturday's game in no uncertain fashion. He first appeared to stamp on former team-mate Robin van Persie, leaving the Dutchman with a gashed face, and then ran the length of the pitch to taunt the Arsenal fans after scoring City's third... Read Full Story
