Robin van Persie has targeted the Manchester derby on April 12 for his return from injury.
The
Manchester United striker has missed the last five games after
suffering ankle ligament damage in the 2-1 defeat at Swansea more than a
month ago.
But Van Persie believes he will be
back in time for the Premier League clash with City at Old Trafford as
Louis van Gaal’s side fight for second place with their neighbours, who
are currently two points ahead. The Dutchman scored a memorable late
winner at the Etihad in 2012 to help United seize the title back from
City.
Van Persie has spent some time at home in Holland during
his layoff, but he has been working hard in the gym under the
supervision of United physio Matt Radcliffe and is expected to step up
his rehabilitation during the international break.
United have
coped well in Van Persie’s absence, winning all four Premier League
games – beating top-four rivals Liverpool and Tottenham – but lost in
the FA Cup against his old club Arsenal.
The 31-year-old has
scored 10 goals in 26 games for his club this season, although he
admitted in January that his form has not been good enough and is
uncertain if United will offer him a contract extension before his
current deal runs out in 15 months’ time.
Credit: Chris Wheeler/SportsMail
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