Source: Daily_Mail
Smiles better for injured Van Persie after Serbian housewife treatment
The smile may be a clue to a job well done. Sportsmail's exclusive picture of Robin van Persie leaving the clinic in Belgrade where he has been having controversial treatment using a placenta suggests he is on the comeback trail.[LNB]Looking good: Arsenal striker Robin van Persie happily leaves the treatment clinic in Belgrade[LNB]Arsenal's injured striker spent all of Wednesday afternoon having his damaged ankle ligaments tended by Serb housewife Mariana Kovacevic, using her unorthodox method of massaging placenta into the affected area.[LNB]Barclays Premier League players are rushing to Belgrade. Liverpool's Glen Johnson is the latest to arrive for treatment, while his Anfield team-mate Fabio Aurelio is also due to see Mrs Kovacevic.[LNB]Van Persie, who was originally ruled out for three months after a tackle in Holland's friendly against Italy last Saturday, still left with a limp.[LNB]A thigh muscle tear suffered by Liverpool winger Albert Riera has already improved after treatment here.[LNB]Arsenal fans will hope for the same for Van Persie. [LNB] Damage limitation: Van Perise opted to receive the unorthodox treatment after being crocked by a tough tackle from Italy's Giorgio Chiellini last weekend[LNB] Spotlight: Van Persie leaves the clinic in Belgrade[LNB] Five follow Van Persie: Man City and Anfield stars fly out for placenta 'cure'Eduardo signs long-term contract and vows to end Gunners trophy droughtGibbs is added to Arsenal's growing injury list as Wenger turns to SilvestreCOMPETITION: Win the ultimate weekend of sport - tickets to Arsenal v Chelsea AND the ATP World Tour FinalsARSENAL FC
