Arsenal's Van Persie will be sidelined 8 to 10 days sprain

Netherlands Arsenal striker Robin van Persie suffered a sprained left ankle in the match against Blackburn (2-1), which was held on Saturday, and be away from the playing field between 8 and 10 days Arsene Wenger said.

The single player was injured and had to be replaced by Marouane Chamakh in the 35th minute. It was his first start since returning from the World Cup.

"He twisted his ankle. We will have to wait for other tests, but say they will be out for between eight and 10 days," said Wenger.

It is not the same foot of Van Persie suffered a serious injury last year.