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Kuyt appointed interim coach for Fenerbahce ahead of Liverpool match

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:48 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Kuyt appointed interim coach for Fenerbahce ahead of Liverpool match
Summary

Dirk Kuyt has been named interim coach of Fenerbahce just one week before they host Liverpool in the Champions League. The former Netherlands international steps in after Ismail Kartal's resignation, following a loss to Galatasaray. Kuyt, who won a league title with Fenerbahce as a player, will lead the team until a permanent head coach is appointed. His first match in charge will be a league game against Goztepe on Saturday, prior to the Liverpool clash on November 4.

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  • •Kuyt replaces Ismail Kartal, who resigned after a recent defeat.
  • •Fenerbahce is set to play Goztepe in the league on Saturday.
  • •The Champions League match against Liverpool will take place on November 4 at 17:45 GMT.
  • •Kuyt had a notable playing career at Liverpool and Fenerbahce.
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  • 9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim boss before Liverpool tie
  • 9:41 AMBBC Sport — Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim boss ahead of Liverpool tie
What they're saying
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Former Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt is appointed Fenerbahce’s interim coach a week before they face his former club Liverpool in the Champions League.

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Former Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt is appointed Fenerbahce’s interim coach a week before they face his former club Liverpool in the Champions League.

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