Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie has told Feyenoord TV

Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie has told Feyenoord TV
that Manchester United's opening Europa League defeat has
created "a bit of a stir" and that it is "amazing" to be in the
same group as them.
Van Persie saw his side drawn in Group A against two of his
former clubs -- United and Feyenoord -- and was intrigued to
see the Premier League club lose 1-0 to the Dutch team on
the opening day.
The Netherlands striker, 33, is excited about the prospect of
facing United -- and has not ruled out a comeback to play in
England later in his career.
"We followed the draw when we were in the coach, on the way
to an away match," Van Persie said. "We first heard that we
were drawn with Manchester United, which was already
amazing for me. Feyenoord coming out as the third team was
absolutely brilliant.
       "I keep up with the results of clubs I have played for.
Feyenoord is in first place and everyone is positive. Them even
beating Manchester United does create a bit of a stir."
Discussing the future, Van Persie -- who is contracted to
Fenerbahce until 2018 -- added: "We've moved around in
recent years and that suits me very well. Over the years, I have
seen that you cannot really plan your career. You have to take
it as it comes. There are all kinds of things in your path and
you accept it or not.
"That's how I will approach the last few years. I'm open to
everything. I've been away from the Netherlands for 13 years
and that suits me fine. Whether it's in England, Turkey or
wherever.
        "The kids are involved. They are even more English than Dutch
because they grew up there. There comes a time when they
also get a bigger say in where they'd like to live and be."
On Thursday, Fenerbahce face Feyenoord at the Sukru
Saracoglu Stadium and United take on Zorya Luhansk at Old
Trafford.
The Turkish side snatched a 1-1 away against Zorya Luhansk
in their opening game thanks to Simon Kjaer's injury-time
equaliser.