Fenerbahce coach Vitor Pereira has played down reports of a rift with striker Robin van Persie.
Fenerbahce coach Vitor Pereira insisted there is no problem with star striker Robin van Persie, who has been a notable absentee from the starting lineup in recent weeks.
Van Persie, 32, has cut a frustrated figure for the past fortnight, having come off the bench and scored in back-to-back matches against Besiktas and Bursaspor.
The former Manchester United striker, who has already voiced his unhappiness with his role as a substitute, shared a frosty handshake with Pereira following Fenerbahce's 3-2 loss at Besiktas.