Feyenoord Coach: Players Fasting During Ramadan Can Arrive Late for Training

Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie has explained that the club takes into account the training schedules of players who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, noting that the club strives to make things as easy as possible for them.

Speaking at the press conference ahead of their match against Telstar, Van Persie stated: "Players who are fasting during Ramadan have the right to arrive late for training."

The Dutch team's coach added: "We take into account their training times, which differ from others, and we cooperate a lot within the club to ensure their performance is at the best possible level. We understand that fasting all day is not easy."

Feyenoord's squad includes several Muslim players, among them Moroccan international Oussama Targhalline and Algerian Anis Hadj Moussa.