Michael van Gerwen forced to withdraw from Premier League Darts in Berlin just minutes before event

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has withdrawn just minutes before tonight’s Premier League Darts in Berlin due to injury.

The Dutch ace has hurt his shoulder in the build-up to this evening’s event.

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Van Gerwen had been due to play Gerwyn Price in the quarters.

But his exit, coming just 20 minutes before the show started, means the Welshman has received a bye to the semis.

And it’s there where Price could meet leader Luke Littler, who faces Chris Dobey in his last-eight fixture.

Price has proven to be a thorn in the side of the 18-year-old world champion, winning their last six previous encounters.

As for Van Gerwen, he will be unable to add to his total Premier League points tally of 13.

The Dutchman is currently third in the table having won seven matches so far.

But Van Gerwen is yet to clinch victory on any of the nights so far.

His injury means he will also miss this weekend’s European Tour event in Riesa.

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