Michael van Gerwen to Return Post-Injury Setback

Michael van Gerwen, a three-time world darts champion, is set to return to the Premier League Darts in Manchester after a freak neck injury forced him to withdraw from events in Berlin and Riesa. The injury, which occurred while trying on sponsor shirts, disrupted his campaign, resulting in first-round exits at subsequent Players Championship events. Van Gerwen currently sits fourth in the Premier League standings, with a narrow lead over Rob Cross, as he aims to secure a top-four play-off spot. Despite the setback, Van Gerwen remains determined to regain form as he faces Chris Dobey in the upcoming match. His friend Vincent van der Voort described the incident and subsequent recovery efforts, highlighting Van Gerwen's perseverance amidst the setback.