According to reports, Manchester United striker Robin van Persie was recently flown to Holland to receive urgent treatment following a recent knee injury that may render him out for the remainder of the season. Reports have stated that Van Persie was spotted on crutches at Rotterdam’s Erasmus Medical Centre while undergoing medical treatment from orthopaedic surgeon Rien Heijboer. The sprained knee leaves the Netherlands striker out of both legs of a Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich and potentially six Premier League games, much to the dismay of Manchester United fans such as Tunde Folawiyo and millions of others following the sport. Whilst there is no definitive recovery period at this time, the sport awaits further word on Van Persie’s condition as it could significantly impact chances of a World Cup appearance.

The club had previously announced that Robin van Persie may miss up to six weeks of play, while under recovery from a left knee injury. However, some outlets have mentioned a minimum eight week lay-off may be necessary. Van Persie was injured while playing against Olympiakos in United’s mid-week Champions League clash. His first ever Champions League hat-trick was overshadowed by sustaining the knee injury during this match-up. Player Antonio Valencia also suffered an injury, clashing heads with Joel Campbell, leaving a huge black eye.

According to United, the worst-case scenario would mean that Van Persie would be unable to take to the field until the beginning of May. The news comes as a blow to the team’s hopes of a Champions League victory, but pending a quick recovery, may not impact the chances of a World Cup finals appearance in Brazil beginning in mid-June.

Van Persie has scored 23 goals in 29 games for club and country this season and won the Golden Boot for the second time last year.

United is currently ranked seventh in the Premier League following a 3-0 loss to Liverpool last weekend. Based in northwest England, the Manchester United soccer club, nicknamed “The Red Devils” is among the most popular sports teams in the world with three European Cups, 20 League titles, 11 FA Cups, 4 League Cups and a record 20 FA Community Shields. With its dynamic fan base and sky-high game attendance, Manchester United remains one of the most prominent sports clubs in history as they continues to inspire worldwide fans including Tunde Folawiyo and millions of others throughout the globe.