Liverpool Legend Dirk Kuyt Handed Fenerbahce Interim Role

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Burak Kara/Getty Images Liverpool legend Dirk Kuyt has been appointed interim manager of Fenerbahce following Ismail Kartal’s resignation, with a Champions League clash against the Reds looming. The defeat left the Yellow Canaries fifth in the league table, six points behind leaders Galatasaray, and was followed by the acceptance of Kartal’s resignation, which had been pending since he submitted it last month.

The Super Lig club have now confirmed that Kuyt, Kartal’s assistant, will take charge on an interim basis while they search for a new head coach. The 46-year-old has managerial experience, having previously taken charge of Feyenoord’s Under-19 side, ADO Den Haag, Beerschot and FC Dordrecht before returning to Fenerbahce last summer as an assistant coach.

Season Position 2025-26 5th 2024–25 1st 2023–24 3rd 2022–23 5th 2021–22 2nd Liverpool F.C.’s last five league finishes Next week, Kuyt will welcome former club Liverpool to Istanbul for a Champions League showdown, with Fenerbahce desperate to get their European campaign back on track. The 46-year-old has already taken charge and is expected to remain at the helm until the international break begins on 9th November.