Rene Meulensteen reckons he can help bring out the best in misfiring Fulham frontman Dimitar Berbatov.

The former Manchester United striker has managed just one goal in 10 Premier League games for the struggling Cottagers.

But new head coach Meulensteen, who worked with the Bulgarian at Old Trafford, hopes he can help the 32-year-old rediscover his top form.

"Everyone knows the talent he brings to the table," said Meulensteen.

"It's very clear sometimes the frustrations that goes with it. That's what you get with these sort of players.

"They are geniuses in some ways and I always find it a challenge to make sure that we can serve those players in the right way that they can bring out the best in themselves for the best purpose of the team."

Helping hand: Rene Meulensteen has been brought in to work alongside manager Martin Jol

Meulensteen was brought to Fulham to work alongside manager Martin Jol, who has seen his side slip into the drop zone after three straight defeats.

And the Dutchman, who spent more than a decade at Manchester United, hopes he can help boost the Whites.

He added: "I think the key is now making sure that hopefully I can bring a new sort of energy to the whole place because they have got good enough footballers.

"They just need to make sure they do the basics right, take responsibility, be disciplined and work hard and then the results will come.

"I have been in England now for 12 years and worked in every department at Manchester United, and the last five years as assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson, so I know the Premier League well.

"It is obviously different being with Manchester United, we had different ambitions which were quite clear, but hopefully my experience and expertise will help Fulham climb up the table."