Gian van Veen is unsure whether he will be ready to compete in Night Eight of the Premier League Darts in Berlin on Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones.The Dutchman was forced to withdraw from last week’s event in Dublin, where he had been due to face Michael van Gerwen in his quarter-final matchup.
Van Veen currently sits sixth in the table without a nightly win to his name and two points off the playoff spots. He is scheduled to take on Gerwyn Price on Thursday, before which he will not be made available for media.
“As Gian continues his recovery following treatment for kidney stones, the PDC, Gian and his management have agreed for him not to be available for any pre-event media ahead of BetMGM Premier League Night Eight in Berlin on Thursday,” the PDC said.
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Speaking on social media, Van Veen explained that his energy levels remain low post-surgery, but that he is hopeful of being fit to feature in Berlin.
“Following the surgery to remove my kidney stones, recovery has been a process that requires patience,” he wrote on X. “Unfortunately, that is something that does not come easy when all you want to do is compete in this packed schedule.
“However, the fatigue is real. My energy levels are still lower than I hoped and every day I have to be smart about how I use it. But where my body allows it, I am on the board. Practising, working and rebuilding on getting back to where I want to be.”
The statement was accompanied by clips of Van Veen practising his throw, the 23-year-old admitting it was “not where I want to be yet” as he continues his recovery.
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Highlights of the final between Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price on Night 7 of the Premier League in Dublin.
“Berlin is the goal,” he continued. “Walking out onto that Premier League stage and making my comeback at the oche is what is driving…
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