Arsenal await Van Persie news

12 April 2012

Arsenal are awaiting news on Dutch striker Robin van Persie who could be out for a lengthy period after suffering an ankle injury in the friendly against Italy in Pescara.

Van Persie suffered suspected ankle ligament damage after 10 minutes in a strong challenge by Giorgio Chiellini. The Gunners were waiting for news on the 26-year-old Van Persie who was expected to undergo a scan in Holland on Sunday.

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk said after the game: "The first diagnosis is a bad ankle injury. We are waiting for X-rays in hospital. It's terrible for Robin and is not good for Holland or his club."

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