Michael van Gerwen will not be competing in Glasgow for the third night time of Premier League Darts.
Michael van Gerwen is not going to compete in Glasgow (Picture: Getty)
Michael van Gerwen has pulled out of night time three of the Premier League Darts in Glasgow on medical grounds. It means Luke Littler, who has gained only one recreation within the competitors thus far this yr, will obtain a bye into the semi-finals.
Van Gerwen had loved a blistering begin to his 2026 marketing campaign, having gained the opening night time, earlier than reaching the ultimate on night time two. Nevertheless, the three-time world champion will play no half in Thursday night time’s motion, together with his withdrawal having been confirmed by the PDC.
In an announcement, the PDC mentioned: “Michael van Gerwen has withdrawn from Thursday’s BetMGM Premier League motion in Glasgow because of sickness. The Dutchman had been hoping to proceed his terrific begin to the brand new season, after successful Night time One in Newcastle earlier than ending runner-up to Gerwyn Worth on Night time Two in Antwerp.
“Nevertheless, the seven-time Premier League champion has been dominated out of Night time Three on the OVO Hydro tonight because of a medical concern. Van Gerwen’s scheduled quarter-final opponent, Luke Littler, subsequently receives a bye by means of to the semi-finals underneath match guidelines, taking two league factors and +1 leg distinction. Van Gerwen receives no league factors and -6 leg distinction.”
Updating his personal followers on social media, Van Gerwen posted: “Sorry Glasgow [Scotland flag]. Sadly, I needed to withdraw from the Premier League tonight. Recognize all of the help [green heart emoji].”
Because of this, the diminished night time three fixture record reads: Stephen Bunting v Gian van Veen, Luke Humphries v Josh Rock, Luke Littler bye, Jonny Clayton v Gerwyn Worth. Following the quarter-final matches, the winner of Bunting vs Van Veen will tackle the Humphries vs Rock victor, whereas Littler’s first match of the night time will come in opposition to both Clayton or Worth.
“The Premier League dilutes it a bit bit extra. Once we play within the Premier League, individuals don’t actually care as a lot. However once we play in a serious last just like the Matchplay, then it’s extra thrilling as a result of they’re huge tournaments. It’s not only for a league or a nightly win.”
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