Michael van Gerwen reveals he sustained injury in shower with wife as he prepares for World Championship
Michael van Gerwen has revealed he once pulled a muscle in his back while having a shower with his wife.
The Dutchman is gearing up for the PDC World Championship - which you can follow LIVE on talkSPORT 2 from Tuesday evening.
The three-time winner of the tournament admitted he had medical treatment last month but is in a confident mood ahead of the competition at Alexandra Palace.
Van Gerwen said: “I had serious problems last month. I had full hospital checks.
“But I feel good now. The people around me are checking me well.
“It was a twitch and nerves behind my ribs, against my lungs. So this part of my body was in pain.
“The previous time, I didn’t slip over in the shower. I coughed.
“I was with my missus in the shower — because we always shower together. It’s good.
“I was sitting in the shower. I started having a cough and pulled my back. That’s how it happened.
“Am I worried about it? No. You need to make sure you have the right people around you to make sure you’re right for the next round.
“The doctors don’t know what has caused it. It could happen to anyone they say.
“The most important thing was my lung and heart were OK. Nothing whatsoever. They’re in fully good condition.
“I never make excuses. Always blame yourself if you play badly. Otherwise you will never get any better.”
Van Gerwen, who lost in the 2020 world darts final to Peter Wright, will play either Scot Ryan Murray or Filipino Lourence Ilagan in the second round on Saturday.
talkSPORT 2 has all the coverage of the World Championship, which gets underway on Tuesday evening