Van Persie faces six-week lay-off

Published : 16 Nov 2009 12:00:36Rss feed

Arsenal expect Robin van Persie to be out of action for 'approximately six weeks' with ankle ligament damage.The 26-year-old striker picked up the injury playing for Netherlands against Italy on Saturday when he was stretchered off after 10 minutes. "Following the care given to Van Persie by the Dutch FA, he will travel back to London and continue his treatment with Arsenal," said a club statement. "Van Persie will be out of action for approximately six weeks." There were fears the forward.... read more