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.Looking good: Arsenal striker Robin van Persie happily leaves the treatment clinic in BelgradeArsenal'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.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.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.A thigh muscle tear suffered by Liverpool winger Albert Riera has already improved after treatment here.Arsenal fans will hope for the same for Van Persie. Damage limitation: Van Perise opted to receive the unorthodox treatment after being crocked by a tough tackle from Italy's Giorgio Chiellini last weekend Spotlight: Van Persie leaves the clinic in Belgrade 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