 Van Persie was in superb form before he was sidelined |
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be out for a month after injuring his knee playing for Holland on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who had scored four goals in his last three games for the Gunners, limped off against Slovenia.
"The early signs are he will not be able to perform for us in the next four weeks," manager Arsene Wenger told the club's website.
"It is a big blow. I hope he will be back soon and we'll do the maximum to get him back."
Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos faces two weeks on the sidelines after picking up a back injury playing in Switzerland's midweek friendly against the USA.
But defender William Gallas, goalkeeper Jens Lehmann and midfielder Tomas Rosicky have been declared fit for Saturday's home Premier League match against Bolton.
Van Persie will miss a number of key fixtures as the Champions League restarts next week and Arsenal face Liverpool and Manchester United back to back after the Bolton match.
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