RvP: I’ve played through pain for the last 5-6 years

RvP: I’ve played through pain for the last 5-6 years

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie reveals
he has been playing through the pain of niggling
knocks for “the last five or six years.”
The Dutchman has endured his fair share of injury
problems down the years, and has offered another
scare ahead of the World Cup finals.
He was forced out of the Netherlands’ final warm-up
friendly against Wales with a groin twinge and
appeared to be struggling in training over the
weekend.
Van Persie has, however, declared himself fit and
ready to face reigning champions Spain in a repeat
of the 2010 Johannesburg final when Holland open
their 2014 campaign on Friday.
He claims to have become used to nursing his way
through fixtures and sees no reason why he cannot
complete another major tournament.
Van Persie said: “I can’t remember a game over the
last five or six years where I haven’t felt some pain
somewhere.
“The groin complaint I had you can’t even call an
injury. I’ve had so many of those complaints.
“I’m no longer bothered by my groin and I have
been able to give my all in the training sessions.
“I’m completely ready for the game against Spain.
“Spain are a good side, but so are we.”