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Arsene Wenger is hoping for a 'good surprise' regarding Robin van Persie's comeback after doctors confirmed the Arsenal striker's career is not at risk.
Van Persie damaged ankle ligaments playing in the Netherlands' friendly against Italy in November and he was ruled out until the spring.
The former Feyenoord ace underwent an operation earlier this month and there are no fears for the 26-year-old's long-term playing career.
Though Van Persie was initially ruled out for four months upon learning the full extent of the injury, it is now likely to be May before he is ready to return.
However, Gunners boss Wenger is keeping his fingers crossed that Van Persie may be back in April to take part in the final weeks of the Premier League season.
"It's virtually the rest of the season," admitted Wenger. "I haven't personally said that to Robin.
"Hopefully, we'll have a good surprise."
Prior to his injury, Van Persie had scored seven goals in 11 Premier League appearances this season as Arsenal aim to win a trophy for the first time since 2005.
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Fifa have ruled out Arsenal pursuing legal action against the Dutch federation following the injury to Robin van Persie.
Van Persie suffered ankle ligament damage whilst playing for Holland in a friendly match against Italy in November and is not expected to return to action for the Gunners until April next year.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was incensed that the Dutch federation (KNVB) misdiagnosed the injury and indicated that the club would be taking legal action.
However, Fifa have confirmed that all teams are bound by the obligations of an agreement with Uefa and club representatives that it is their responsibility to fully insure players.
Fifa's 'Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players', annexe 1, states: "Clubs releasing a player in accordance with the provisions of this annexe are not entitled to financial compensation.
"The club with which the player concerned is registered shall be responsible for his insurance cover against illness and accident during the entire period of his release.
"This cover must also extend to any injuries sustained by the player during the international match(es) for which he was released."
Arsenal were reportedly targeting £20million in compensation from the KNVB although Wenger denied that a particular figure had been discussed
"I have never spoken of any number, I just want to say that we cannot just sit there and lose all our players for the season and say 'thank you very much'," he said.
"We have to look for any compensation that we can get."
An agreement has been reached with Fifa and Uefa to pay compensation to clubs for players injured in World Cup or European Championship finals matches, but there is nothing formal in place for international qualifiers or friendlies.
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We've almost collected 70 messages from fans around the world. If you didn't sign the guestbook, do it now! It would be nice if we have 100 or maybe more messages for Robin. So if you want to wish him a healthy and quick recovery, you can leave your message HERE. We're going to surprise him with all the messages after the holidays.
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Robin van Persie is one of the five quickest football players in the world. Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly the world’s quickest footballer according to German publication Der Spiegel.
The study claims the former Manchester United winger is quicker than Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben, Arsenal’s Theo Walcott, and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney.
The report reckons Ronaldo reaches an average speed of 33.6 kilometres per hour (20.88 mph), marginally ahead of Robben who is measured at 32.9 kph.
Making up the top five is Arsenal forward Robin Van Persie with an average speed of 32.1 kph..
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Robin van Persie has been paid the ultimate compliment by compatriot Ruud Gullit, with the former Chelsea manager comparing him to the greatest centre-forward in Holland's history, Marco van Basten.
Gullit, an ambassador for the Belgian-Dutch bid for the 2018 World Cup, was lamenting the ankle injury suffered by the striker, which could rule Persie out of the World Cup.
But Gullit believes that if Persie can get fit for the last few games of the season, he could emulate the extraordinary displays Van Basten produced at the 1988 Eeuropean Championship, when Gullit captained the Holland team to victory.
'Robin's a very important player for us,' said Gullit, who was also a team-mate of Van Basten at AC Milan.
'Look at Arsenal struggling without him. But Ii'm thinking about what happened with Basten. He was injured throughout the season in 1988, but then at the end of the season he was fit again and the rest is history.
'He was great in the 1988 tournament. Ii think he only played the last game of the season for us that year so even if Robin were only back in April it would be possible to have a great World Cup.'
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The Netherlands will play against Japan, Cameroon and Denmark in the FIFA World Cup 2010 group stage. Robin will meet two teammates, Alex Song (Cameroon) and Nicklas Bendtner (Denmark). Former Feyenoord teammate Jon Dahl Tomasson also plays for Denmark.
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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has started on the long road to recovery after undergoing surgery on his ankle ligament injury.
The Holland forward is facing at least the next four months on the sidelines, with real doubts over whether he will feature again this term.
Van Persie suffered the injury while on international duty during a friendly with Italy and his absence is a major setback for the Gunners.
Manager Arsene Wenger has received an update on his sidelined striker and revealed that the operation to repair Van Persie's damaged ligaments was a complete success.
He told the club's official website: "I have not talked to Robin yet but there again the news I got from the surgery was it went very, very well.
"There was a lot of disturbance on our side recently (about his injury) but the surgery went well."
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We've scrapped the agenda temporary because Robin won't play any matches in the next few months.
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Dear fans,
Robin van Persie will be out longer than expected. After a new scan and study in hospital, it was discovered that three of the four ligaments in his right ankle were ruptured in the friendly international game between Holland and Italy. He will be operated in the next few days. Van Persie is expected to be out for another four months.
This is Robin’s third major injury. He was enjoying a fantastic period with Arsenal. A great run has been stopped for the time being by one kick in a friendly international match. It’s a difficult time for him and we want to give him some positive reactions from his fans. You can leave a message for him in this guestbook. We also want to surprise him with some messages from (former) teammates and managers. You can sign the guestbook in Dutch or English till Christmas. Click HERE to go to the guestbook.
Thanks for leaving a message,
The RVP Team
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Robin Van Persie will be out for longer than expected.
After a new scan and study in hospital, it was discovered that three of the four ligaments in his right ankle were ruptured in the friendly international game between Holland and Italy.
The Arsenal striker had his ankle put in plaster yesterday [Friday] and will be operated on by one of the world’s most renowned ankle specialists very soon. Van Persie is expected to be out for another four months.
During his time with the Dutch national team, and shortly after the tackle by Giorgio Chiellini in Pescara, doctors diagnosed that Van Persie had only a tear in one of the ligaments in his right ankle. He would be out for six weeks.
The healing of that kind of injury could be speeded up, according to his Dutch team-mate Orlando Engelaar and Van Persie’s former team mate at PSV Eindhoven, Danko Lazovic, if he would use the skills of Mariana Kovacevic.
The player could not know the damage in his right ankle was more severe. “If I had known at the time what I know now, I would have been operated [on] immediately,’’ Van Persie says in his home in Rotterdam, where he sits with his leg up and his ankle in plaster. “We have all been steered in the wrong direction.’’
However the Dutch international does not regret his visit to Kovacevic.
He says: “In the area of torn muscles and partly torn ligaments she has treated players in the majority of cases with success. A number of Liverpool and Chelsea players have all benefited from her treatments. They were all back on the pitch in a very short time.
“As I was enjoying a fantastic period with Arsenal and the first official diagnosis from the doctors was that I would be out for six weeks, I wanted to bring that period back to three or four weeks.
“But the ligaments in my ankle were completely ruptured. That’s why the treatment in Serbia, we know now, never had the chance to be successful from the start.
“I have never wanted to go for alternative medical help before. Normally I am too cool for that kind of thing.
“But because I wanted to grab every opportunity to get fit again and to be back on the pitch with Arsenal, I decided to have a go. If it does not help me, it won’t harm me either. That was my motto.
“I had the treatment methods checked intensively before I went out there. I demanded to know if there was any way it could do any damage. It couldn’t. Which is why I went.
“A lot has been said and written about it. But the method of treatment in Serbia is not a bizarre thing. I did not have anything injected in my body. The treatment was solely on the surface.’’
Van Persie says he did underestimate the impact of his visit to Serbia. “People say I should have kept it quiet. But because I always want to be honest and I felt as if I had nothing to hide, I wanted to be open about it.
“I was in continuous contact with the medical staff at Arsenal, with whom I have an excellent relationship. In fact, I admire our medical people at the club for giving me the chance to work on a really fast return into the team. A lot of other people made comments without having any knowledge of the treatment methods in Serbia.’’
Van Persie says he understands the curiosity after the injury moment in the friendly against Italy. He is the star striker of the Netherlands and one of the main attackers at Arsenal.
“But I was surprised by the hype and some of the bizarre comments. All those people forget I only had one goal with all this: I wanted to get back in the team at Arsenal as quick as possible.’’
Van Persie now knows he needs to be patient.
“It is so frustrating to be out for months. I was having a super season with the team. I had never felt as strong and powerful as this year. Apart from, I think, two matches, I either scored or made goals in all the games we played this season.
“I was getting so strong, that I felt nobody could stop me anymore. That is the greatest feeling you can have as a player.
“It is such a pity that great run has been stopped for the time being by one kick in a friendly international match. It is a real shame for me, for the team and for the fans of Arsenal.’’
Van Persie hopes he can still play a major role in Arsenal’s season. The team, he feels, deserve a trophy. “I want to wish them luck against Chelsea this weekend. I hope the boys keep believing in themselves. I am absolutely convinced they will keep improving and keep the good form of the last few months going.’’
Robin says he feels supported by the positive reactions he has received since damaging his ankle.
“In Serbia complete strangers came up to me to wish me well. In London, the same thing. In Amsterdam, at the AMC hospital, everyone told me I had been so unlucky. People tell me they want to enjoy watching me play again soon for Arsenal. That has really lifted my spirit in a difficult time.’’
The article is translated from an interview in Saturday's AD Sportwereld.
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On Saturday morning, Arsenal Football Club issued the following statement in regard to Robin Van Persie.
“Robin Van Persie returned to Arsenal on November 22nd following an ankle injury sustained whilst on international duty with Holland. The injury was expected to keep him out of action for between four and six weeks.
“Upon his return, the Arsenal medical team conducted a thorough review of his scans, his early injury management and the treatment he had received. Having scrutinised these in detail and assessed the response of his ankle, the Club’s medical team concluded that further investigation and opinion was required.
“Advice was sought from the leading ankle specialist Mr Niek van Dijk, who confirmed that more extensive damage had been suffered than was first diagnosed. In order to repair his ankle, Robin will undergo surgery next week in Amsterdam to reconstruct the ligaments. The Club’s medical team anticipate that a full recovery will take between four and five months.”
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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.
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.
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.
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Arsène Wenger says he is not a fan of the novel treatment Robin Van Persie is undergoing in Serbia but is happy for the striker to receive it.
The Dutchman suffered ankle ligament damage in an international friendly against Italy on Saturday and has been given a course of treatment that involves placenta fluid being dripped onto his injured ankle.
After the initial scare that Van Persie could be out for the remainder of the season, Wenger was relieved to hear it would only be a six-week layoff and despite his scepticism he has no objections to the treatment.
"I am not a fan," said the Arsenal manager, "but also I am not a doctor.
"I have seen a few bizarre treatments. I could tell you a few stories about the treatments; I have enough to write a book on them.
"But I respect the individual freedom of everybody to be treated how they want to be treated.
"Since I have been in sport, when I have any guy who is injured, their first reflex is to go to their own country to be treated.
"Robin is exactly the same - most of the time he is treated first in Holland, because that is where he feels the most comfortable.
"They had told me he could be out for the rest of the season. But it did not need surgery; the positive news we had is that he will be out for four to six weeks. We count six because we are a bit pessimistic."
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Robin van Persie flew to Belgrade on Monday for revolutionary new treatment on his ankle injury which involves being massaged with fluid from a human placenta.
If successful it could mean that the striker is out of action for less than three weeks, according to sources at the Dutch Football Association.
Arsenal were, naturally, playing down such surprising optimism and set a recovery time of around six weeks for the striker who suffered ankle ligament damage after landing awkwardly following a challenge by Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in Saturday's friendly in Pescara.
Even so, that timescale represents far better news for the player and club than was initially predicted after it was feared Van Persie had broken his right ankle and torn ligaments in the game.
Van Persie remains in the care of the Dutch FA until after Wednesday, when he is officially released from international duty, but Arsenal have been fully informed of the treatment he is receiving after he underwent X-rays and scans in Rotterdam on Sunday evening.
Arsenal physiotherapist Colin Lewin has decided that the massage therapy treatment in Serbia cannot cause further damage although there is scepticism as to whether it will speed up Van Persie's recovery. But even if it provides only a psychological fillip to the player, it will be of some help.
Also, Arsenal cannot put an accurate time frame on when Van Persie will be ready again for first-team action until they have properly assessed the player themselves. He will return to London later this week.
Van Persie revealed to a Dutch television programme on Sunday that he was travelling to Serbia for treatment. "I will fly to the Balkans to meet with a female doctor who helped [PSV Eindhoven midfielder] Danko Lazovic," the 26 year-old said.
"She is vague about her methods but I know she massages you using fluid from a placenta. I am going to try. It cannot hurt and, if it helps, it helps. I have been in contact with Arsenal physiotherapists and they have let me do it."
The Dutch have previously sent Orlando Engelaar to Belgrade for the treatment, after what also appeared to be a bad injury, and the midfielder was able to return after less than three weeks out of action.
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Robin Van Persie was stretchered off during Holland's international friendly with Italy in Pescara on Saturday.
The Arsenal striker suffered ankle ligament damage after 10 minutes of the match when he landed awkwardly on his right ankle following a challenge from Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Following the care given to Van Persie by the Dutch FA, he will travel back to London this week and continue his treatment with the Arsenal medical team at London Colney.
Van Persie will be out of action for approximately six weeks.
We wish Robin a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him playing again soon.
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BBC gave an update on Robin's injury:
Van Persie, 26, will have scans in Amsterdam on Sunday to determine the damage amid fears the joint is broken.
"The ankle ligaments are definitely torn," a Dutch Football Association official told BBC Sport.
"After the match our medical staff did not mention a break in the bone but the doctors will be able to tell us for sure. It does not look too good."
An Arsenal spokesman confirmed that Van Persie's ankle would be examined in the Netherlands on Sunday evening to establish the full extent of his injury.
He will be treated in Amsterdam by renowned ankle specialist Professor Niek van Dijk, who has previously worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Owen.
Chiellini's challenge left Van Persie rolling around in agony but, after being examined by medical staff at the Adriatico Stadium, he flew home with the Netherlands squad and spent the night with his family in Rotterdam.
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Arsenal are facing a major setback after reports in Holland claimed striker Robin van Persie has sustained serious ankle ligament damage while on international duty.
Van Persie was taken off on a stretcher just 15 minutes into Holland's friendly 0-0 draw against Italy after being brought down by Giorgio Chiellini while chasing a through ball. The tackle left Van Persie writhing in pain, grasping his right ankle.
Coach Bert van Marwijk suggested after the game that the striker had torn ligaments, but said further tests on Sunday would reveal the extent of the damage.
If the news is confirmed the injury could keep Van Persie sidelined for up to three months, and is a huge blow to Arsenal's title aspirations. So far this season he has scored seven league goals, helping them to second spot in the Premier League behind Chelsea.
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Italy and Netherlands were both far from impressive in Pescara and had to settle for a goalless draw in Saturday's international friendly.
The first chance of the game was for the Italians after seven minutes of play. Gilardino was found unmarked as he broke the offside trap, but he couldn't get into a good position and his final shot hit the outside of the net.
Netherlands dominated play and Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt came close to opening the score after about 20 minutes. The former Feyenoord star got the ball in a dangerous position and tried his luck from the edge of the area. However, Kuyt aimed just wide and the chance went begging.
Debutant Antonio Candreva dribbles past Van Bommel after a corner kick for the Azzurri before he fired a shot on goal that went wide of the Dutch goal.
Genoa winger Raffaele Palladino took a nice shot on goal from the edge of the area after some sustained pressure from the Azzurri halfway the first half only to see his shot comfortably saved by Holland shot stopper Maarten Stekelenburg.
The Oranje got a free kick in a dangerous position about ten minutes before the half-time whistle and Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart stepped up to take it. His shot deflected off the head of Palladino, but Gianluigi Buffon was alert and prevented the opener.
The hosts got a huge chance to break the deadlock five minutes later. A corner kick by Pirlo found Palladino alone in the area, but his touch from close range somehow went over the bar.
Holland started the second half the better side of the two and could have opened the score after 52 minutes. Van Der Vaart beat his man and played a great pass for Nigel de Jong, who tried a volley from the edge of the area. Nevertheless, his powerful shot was deflected out.
Gross was found in acres of space on the left wing at the hour mark before he sent in a good cross from Mauro Camoranesi. Nevertheless, the Juventus man failed to get his shot on target and the score remained blank.
John Heitinga could have added his name to the score sheet halfway the second half after a corner kick, but the Everton stopper aimed his header too high and squandered the chance.
Italy scored ten minutes before the final whistle after a goalmouth scramble following a cross by Pirlo from the right. However, Pazzini's final touch was with his hand and the goal didn't stand.
Domenico Criscito played a good long pass for Giuseppe Rossi in the dying minutes of the game. The Villarreal star tried to round the keeper but he got into an impossible position and the ball went out.
Italy: Buffon, Zambrotta, Chiellini, Cannavaro, Grosso (Criscito 80), Pirlo, Candreva (Montolivo 77), Palombo (Biondini 71), Camoranesi (Marchionni 87), Gilardino (Pazzini 77), Palladino (Rossi 56).
Booked: Chiellini, Grosso.
Netherlands: Stekelenburg, Van der Wiel, Heitinga, Van Bronckhorst, Van Bommel, De Jong, Kuyt, Van der Vaart (Afellay 76), Elia (Babel 72), Van Persie (Huntelaar 15).
Booked: De Jong, Van Bommel.
Att: 17,134
Ref: Circhetta
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Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk is considering moving Arsenal forward Robin van Persie into a more central role.
Despite scoring seven goals in the Premier League this season, the 26-year-old Dutchman believes he is not quite comparable to Liverpool's Fernando Torres or Chelsea's Didier Drogba.
Van Persie feels his style is more a combination of a traditional target man and a supporting striker.
He told Voetbal International: "I don't see myself as a true out-and-out striker. Guys likes Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba, they are real killers. I feel I play between a target striker and a supporting striker. I am a combination of both.
"In the league I have now contributed seven assists and I am just as proud of these as the seven goals I have scored. I find it crucial to be effective in both spheres for the team."
Van Marwijk once labelled Van Persie as a troublemaker during the pair's time together at Feyenoord, but the manager now believes the striker can play through the middle. The Oranje boss said: "I've spoken to Robin about it and it's all about what's best for the team.
"There's a big chance that Robin is going to play as a striker for Holland from now on, as he's doing a fantastic job for Arsenal and we are not blind to this in Holland."
Van Persie added: "I am still developing in that position but I know I can play there if the coach needs me."
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