Van Persie to undergo bizarre ankle treatment

ROBIN VAN PERSIE intends to do all he can to get back into action for Arsenal as soon as possible – and will travel to Serbia for radical medical treatment that involves massage using fluid from a placenta.

The Holland forward – who has scored eight goals in 15 games in all competitions this season and emerged as one of the Gunners’ key figures – has been ruled out for at least six weeks with partially-torn ankle ligaments following a heavy challenge from Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during Saturday’s friendly in Pescara.

Arsenal confirmed van Persie, 26, will return to London later this week to continue his rehabilitation.