Source: Telegraph
Arsenal's Robin van Persie sidelined for two months with ankle injury
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk believes Van Persie has torn ligaments in his left ankle, although further tests are necessary to determine the seriousness of the injury. [LNB]'I was shocked when I saw it,' said Van Marwijk. 'It doesn't look good. I feel very sad for Robin and Arsenal.' [LNB] Related ArticlesVan Persie: I'm not a natural strikerBendtner requires groin surgeryArsenal put faith in AlmuniaVan Persie was carried from the field after just 12 minutes following a challenge from Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. [LNB]His extended absence would be an enormous setback for Arsenal, whose form so far this season has made them genuine title contenders. [LNB]Van Persie, playing at the point of Arsenal's three-man attack, has been in sensational form, prompting Arsène Wenger to describe him as the Premier League's best forward. [LNB]Along with Cesc Fàbregas, Van Persie is Arsenal's most influential player, and Wenger has no like-for-like replacement. To make matters worse, Nik Bendtner is also out injured for the next month as he requires a groin operation. [LNB]
