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From the BBC

Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar has been given indefinite compassionate leave to visit his ill wife in the Netherlands.

Annemarie van Kesteren, 36, suffered a brain haemorrhage on 23 December.

"Annemarie had a problem over in Holland a week ago and has been admitted to hospital," said United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

"That is the best place for her to be. They have examined her twice and are trying to get to the root of it."

Van der Sar, 39, has not played since suffering a knee injury in United's 3-0 win over Everton on 21 November.

And the Dutchman has been told to take as long as he needs before returning to play for United.

"I have told Edwin to stay over there. There is no point in him being here," added Ferguson.

"The best thing is for him to be with his wife. Hopefully she will make a good recovery."

Van der Sar had been in his homeland to receive treatment from the Holland team doctor for his knee injury when his wife collapsed.



Horrible thing to happen, hope she recovers well.

Well said some things are bigger than football

Get well soon Mrs vdS.

Get well soon.

My Mrs took them over the Amsterdam a while back, she wasnt impressed by Mr or Mrs Van der Saars attitude towards the rest of the crew, neither with their kids trashing the area around them,

However I wouldnt wish that on anyone.

Sad news. Get well soon Mrs VdS.

Hope the lass makes a speedy recovery.

Terrible news, get well soon.

know how he feels as exactly the same thing happened to my mum 4 years ago. was the worst period of my life but with the excellent care there is these days she made a full recovery. good luck to mrs VDS.

Edwin Van Der Sar is a dick but some things are more than footy.I wish his missus and family all the best and hope for a speedy recovery.

Must be a nightmare for him. Hope she gets better soon.

I hope the VdS's get through this bad time

Horrible for him hope it goes well for his wife nobody deserves that..

Sad. Hope everything works out ok for them.

"lets all have a disco" dnt be gettin a slight dig in where its not needed mate- health is more important mate- good luck to the girl

Terrible News, wishing her a speedy recovery. Steve McClaren recovered well from his brain injury. I think yesh.

Longball wrote:"lets all have a disco" dnt be gettin a slight dig in where its not needed mate- health is more important mate- good luck to the girl

I think you mis understood his post mate.

Best wishes to her and her family. Terrible stuff : (

would not wish that on anyone, hope you pull through.

Best wishes Mrs VdS. Have a speedy recovery.