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Arda hits back at Van Persie comments

Turkey midfielder Arda Turan was not happy about Robin van Persie's suggestion that Turkey could slip up in Euro 2016 qualifying.

Arda Turan has rounded on Netherlands international Robin van Persie's remarks that Turkey will drop points as the two nations vie for a playoff spot to reach Euro 2016.

Two points separate Fatih Terim's third-placed side from Danny Blind's men one position below, with automatic qualification for the European Championships now impossible for both.

Turkey facse Czech Republic and Iceland in its final two Group A fixtures and Van Persie - who plies his club trade at Turkish giant Fenerbahce - suggested that, as a result, it may struggle to retain its advantage over Netherlands.