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RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:13 am
by CrimsonGunner11
Holland suffer RVP scare
Striker nursing groin complaint ahead of England friendly
Holland are sweating on the fitness of Robin van Persie ahead of their meeting with England after seeing the striker forced out of training.
The in-form Arsenal forward skipped the last 10 minutes of an hour-long session at Wembley on Tuesday evening.
Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk later confirmed that Van Persie had picked up a groin problem.
It is understood that the 28-year-old was carrying a slight knock when he reported for international duty, but Arsenal gave their blessing for him to link up with his country and have been informed of the latest developments.
Van Marwijk is still confident that Van Persie will figure against England on Wednesday, with it expected that a period of rest will see him fully fit in time for kick-off.
"We will have to wait and see but I don't think it's too serious. I am optimistic he will play," he said.
Van Marwijk has also admitted to having spoken with Van Persie about his future.
Reports have suggested that he is destined to be the next high-profile departure at Emirates Stadium, with Barcelona among those reported to be keen.
"I speak a lot with Robin, but that is between us," said Van Marwijk.
"It is his decision and is none of my business. What I can tell you is that I have talked to him a lot of times, but it is between us."
He added: "Robin is in great form. He is a bit different now and is scoring a lot of goals.
"Normally he is a player who plays more in combinations, he did that at Arsenal with (Cesc) Fabregas and (Samir) Nasri. Now he is very deep but he also has the quality to score the goals there."
Source:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7554262/Holland-suffer-RVP-scareSeriously though, I hope he comes back injury free
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
Posted:
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:32 am
by FatSadGooner
Quick
Get the cotton wool out.
And don't let our medics anywhere near him....
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
Posted:
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:37 am
by Diaby24AFC
It's a freaking friendly!!!! Don't risk or else hell hath no fury!!
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Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:04 am
by AFC10
No way will Wenger risk this. I can't see him playing to be honest, even Holland know how vital it is for him to stay fit so hopefully he's okay and will play Saturday!
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:58 am
by Arsenal~Fanatic
FFS its a friendly, why on earth do u wanna risk him ?
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
Posted:
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:06 am
by ivan itchybum
they'll play him, and he'll get injured for the weekend...
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
Posted:
Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:50 am
by FatSadGooner
ivan itchybum wrote:they'll play him, and he'll get injured for the rest of the season...
FYP
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:49 am
by gooner_7890
During the last international break, Wenger had an agreement in place with Van Marwijk to rest Van Persie for one of their two friendlies, let's hope he has a similar agreement with the Dutch coach this time around to rest him even if he picks up the slightest of injuries.
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:44 pm
by T.Jonker
It doesn't look like anything serious. I think Robin knows when he's fit enough to play and he won't take a big risk.
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:05 pm
by Zenith
A player is either fit or he isn't, let's hope they won't risk playing a "half-fit" RVP and pretending like it's all harmless.
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:29 pm
by gzagee
T.Jonker wrote:It doesn't look like anything serious. I think Robin knows when he's fit enough to play and he won't take a big risk.
Yep, I agree. RvP knows his body and what it's capable of.
I hope he plays no more than 45mins.
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
Posted:
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:28 pm
by CrimsonGunner11
He's in the starting line-up...
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
Posted:
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:29 pm
by ArsenalN5
Really annoying that he's playing.
Re: RVP Forced Out of Training with Injury
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:33 pm
by CrimsonGunner11
I echo what has already been said. He seems to know what his body's capable of (especially this season) and I think he realizes that he does not need to overexert himself.
But I agree, I hope the Dutch manager plans to rest him in the second half. There really is no need for him to play the full 90 minutes, imo