Van Persie Hoping For Injury-Free Season
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The Dutchman’s Arsenal career has been plagued by injury and he was much missed last season as he spent much of the time watching from the sidelines as Arsenal’s early season title challenge faded towards the end of the season.
The striker was clearly disappointed about the way last season turned out, but speaking to the club’s official website it is obvious he is philosophical about the experience.
“Last year I missed too many games and I am still disappointed about it,” said van Persie before adding, “But that is life. That is football and things can happen. I accepted it."
Van Persie returned to action at Euro 2008 and managed two goals in four appearances for the Netherlands as he looked to regain his best form.
With a new Premier League season looming, the Dutchman is hoping this is a sign of things to come and he can keep injury-free. The striker said: “This is a new year with new chances. Hopefully I can be injury-free this year. Last year I played 16 games and scored seven goals — that is nearly one out of two. It is not too bad.”
With Eduardo still out injured and Emmanuel Adebayor’s future at the Emirates uncertain, there will be high hopes over van Persie this season, a fact the striker is well aware. Speaking of his hopes for the new season, the message from the Dutchman is clear. He said: “I just want to have the same results this season with a few more matches.”
Arsenal begin their season on August 16 with newly promoted West Bromwich Albion the visitors to the Emirates.
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