Positives for Van Persie

Striker could return early in April

By Mike Barton   Last updated: 24th February 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Positives for Van Persie

Van Persie: Could return early in April

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Robin van Persie may be on course to be back in action by the start of April according to Holland coach Bert Van Marwijk.

The Arsenal striker, who has not played since November when he sustained ankle ligament damage, was thought to be available to return to playing at the end of April.

However some positive news on the 26-year-old's rehabilitation has revealed he may be back to see through a larger portion of the Gunners' campaign should there be no problems.

"I spoke to him on the phone last week and he is improving all the time and feeling better," said Van Marwijk.

"I hope that he will play at the beginning of April and he feels this is maybe possible."

The news will come as a major boost to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who all but ruled out the possibility of the Dutchman playing another game this season at the time of his injury.

Important

Van Persie has clearly been missed at the Emirates since he sustained his injury, with a transition to a centre forward role regarded as a success, something Wenger has struggled to replace since his injury.

But with the Gunners still just six points behind league leaders Chelsea, his return could benefit one last push at the title and the Champions League, should they remain in the competition.

The news also came as a boost for Van Marwijk, who regards the former Feyenoord forward as an important part of the national team's plans with the World Cup in South Africa this summer rapidly approaching.

"He is a very important player for me so it is very important for me that he is fit," he said.

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