Robin van Persie Injury: Updates on Manchester United Star's Status and Return

Manchester United star Robin van Persie is set to return to the Red Devils' lineup after missing Monday's FA Cup clash with Preston North End. 

Continue for updates.

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Van Persie Starts vs. Swansea

Saturday, Feb. 21

Van Persie is starting Saturday's clash with Swansea, according to Manchester United's official Twitter feed.

On Feb. 20, Manchester United's official website reported that van Persie is healthy for the team's weekend clash with Swansea. 

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Van Persie Reportedly Ready to Return

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal told reporters that van Persie is set to return for United's next match, according to Richard Jolly of ESPNFC: 

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 The Netherlands captain missed United's 3-1 win in the FA Cup at Preston on Monday with a minor injury, but manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed his nine-goal joint top scorer will be back in contention for the trip to the Liberty Stadium .

"He shall be fit, so it is dependable if I select him," Van Gaal told a news conference after United's victory at Deepdale.

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Van Persie Out vs. Preston

Friday, Feb. 13 

Robin van Persie's reputation for being injury-prone reared its ugly head again on Friday, as the Manchester United striker picked up a knock that could keep him out of the team's FA Cup clash with Preston North End on Monday, per manager Louis van Gaal (courtesy of Manchester United's official Twitter feed):

The Dutch international appeared to have finally put his injury concerns behind him during his first season with the Red Devils but picked up several knocks in the 2013-14 campaign, and this season has been no different.

He suffered an ankle injury early in January against Southampton that forced him to withdraw from the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala, the latest setback in what has been a 2014-15 season filled with ups and downs for the 31-year-old.

Van Persie has found his way to the net with some consistency but has also fallen short of expectations at times, as have the Red Devils.

United have tremendous depth in the attacking department, but star forward Radamel Falcao has struggled with health and form himself, while James Wilson is still young and raw. Van Gaal should find a way to deal with Van Persie's absence, but losing the experienced veteran is still a big blow for the club.