Concerns Rise Over Shaqueel van Persie’s Knee Injury

Shaqueel van Persie sustained what appears to be a severe knee injury during a match against Real Betis on Thursday evening. The Feyenoord forward landed awkwardly, resulting in an apparent knee injury. There are fears of a possible ligament tear, prompting concern from analysts such as René van der Gijp regarding the implications for the young athlete.

In the show ‘Vandaag Inside’, Van der Gijp expressed his shock over Van Persie’s injury. “What an unfortunate landing, huh? In the last replay, you could see it most clearly. He completely overstretched his leg,” he remarked. Fellow analyst Derksen also seemed visibly affected by the incident, stating, “It was painful to watch. It was terrible. It’s still unclear what exactly his injury is.”

Jan van Halst, speaking on Ziggo Sport, shared that he could hardly bear to watch the footage. “This goes through the marrow and bone. As a father myself, I find it difficult to look at these images. The scene after the injury, with father Van Persie rushing to his son, was poignant. Even if one tries to maintain professionalism, emotions inevitably surface, especially after having seen the footage on a screen…”