By Liam Twomey
13 Jun 2011 11:08:00
Robin van Persie, Arsenal
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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has gone on Twitter to deny reports he made disparaging comments about the professionalism of English footballers.
The 27-year-old striker was recently quoted as suggesting he knew of several English colleagues who enjoyed the party lifestyle too much, and that he believed their careers at the top level would be shortened because of it.
But Van Persie has now moved to distance himself from the comments, going on his Twitter account to deny he ever meant to question the professionalism of players in the Premier League, and insisting his words were taken out of context.
“Want to clear up some things. I supposed to have made comments about the lifestyle of english players. Words have been taken out of context,” he wrote.
“Only thing I meant to say is if u look after urself u can enjoy a longer career. Never mentioned english players in particular.
“Who am I to judge. Think the Premier League is amazing and so are the boys playing in it!”
Van Persie impressively scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last season from a total of just 33 appearances – 26 of which were starts.
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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie denies criticising the professionalism of English players