Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie says his eye is fine after a clash on Sunday.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Van Persie has confirmed he escaped serious injury after suffering a facial blow during Fenerbahce's Super Lig win over Akhisar on Sunday.

He wrote in a statement on his Twitter account: "I would like to thank you all for your prayers and well wishes after my injury from last night's game. Also a big thank you to all the medical staff who looked after me.

"I have a little tear in my eyelid and after tests in the hospital this morning I can say that my eye itself is undamaged, so all good! These things happen in football.

"Nevertheless I am very happy with the team result and win. Now focusing on the next game, the derby."