Van Persie was stretchered from the field just 10 minutes into Holland's international friendly with Italy on Saturday evening following a robust challenge from Azzurri centre-half Giorgio Chiellini.

He was immediately rushed to hospital for treatment, with scans on Sunday confirming partially torn ankle ligaments.

The player told Dutch television: "I have had a scan.

"I am probably out for between four and six weeks."

He did, however, absolve Juventus defender Chiellini of blame, adding: "There was no intent."

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk said after the match: "It's terrible for Robin and is not good for Holland or his club."