Source: Daily_Mail
Van Persie out for five months as Arsenal striker undergoes ankle op
Arsenal forward Robin van Persie will undergo ankle surgery in Amsterdam nextweek and is expected to be sidelined for up to five months.[LNB]The 26-year-old suffered torn ankle ligaments during Holland's goalless draw against Italy in Pescara on November 14 and was initially expected to be out for between four and six weeks.[LNB]But the Gunners' medical stuff have since reviewed the injury and its treatment and concluded he must go under the knife, and is now not expected back until April at best.[LNB] Pain game: Van Persie is set for a five month absence on the sidelines following ankle surgery[LNB]The loss of Van Persie is a massive blow to the Gunners, as he was in such goodform.[LNB] Quackers! Van Persie off to Serbia for bizarre placenta treatment on injuryDepressed Arshavin loses Arsenal mojo as he hits out at Russia claimsEXCLUSIVE: Cesc Fabregas - Arsenal's genius reveals why he will not sign for Barcelona, the fight to overcome his demons - and the slur that haunts himARSENAL FC
