Van Persie confirms six-week absence
Monday, 16 November 2009 09:01Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was today facing up to an injury crisis after it was confirmed Holland international striker Robin van Persie has partially torn ankle ligaments.
Van Persie suffered the injury to his right leg in the 10th minute of Saturday's goalless draw against Italy in Pescara. He was carried off on a stretcher following a heavy challenge from Azzurri defender Giorgio Chiellini and tests yesterday realised Wenger's worst fears.
A KNVB statement yesterday evening read: 'Robin van Persie has partially torn the ligaments in his right ankle. Tests in hospital today have confirmed this.'
Van Persie claims he will be out for up to six weeks.
He told Dutch television programme Studio Voetbal: 'I have had a scan.
'I am probably out for between four and six weeks.'
He did, however, absolve Juventus defender Chiellini of blame, adding: 'There was no intent.'
