5 Reasons Robin Van Persie Will Flop After Man United Transfer
2. Injuries
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The tendons and ligaments of Van Persie have been tested and tortured throughout his career. His knees and ankles have continuously led to him being sidelined for months at a time, and before 2011-12, he had only once played a seasons worth of games, often being restricted to between 20-30 due to injuries. With his body becoming more fragile due to these injuries and his age, disaster could feasibly only be a tackle away for Van Persie and United.