04.11.2026 13:20
It has become clear whether Fenerbahçe's new head coach Emre Belözoğlu will be in charge of the team in the Liverpool match. Belözoğlu, who went to Samandıra in the morning and met with the players, made his decision after his meeting with Dirk Kuyt. The 46-year-old coach will follow the Liverpool match from the stands.
After İsmail Kartal's departure from Fenerbahçe, whether Emre Belözoğlu, who was appointed as head coach, would take charge of the Liverpool match had been a matter of curiosity. Belözoğlu, who signed a 1.5-year contract with the yellow-navy club, made his decision ahead of the critical match.
HE WENT TO SAMANDIRA, MET WITH KUYT
Emre Belözoğlu went to the Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities on Wednesday morning and met with the players. The experienced coach then met with Dirk Kuyt, who had taken temporary charge of the team.
It was stated that all necessary procedures had been completed for Belözoğlu to be on the bench in the Liverpool match, but that he decided not to take charge of the match after the meeting.
HE WILL WATCH THE LIVERPOOL MATCH FROM THE STANDS
Emre Belözoğlu will not lead Fenerbahçe on the pitch in the Liverpool match. It was stated that the 46-year-old coach, who will follow the match from the stands, will start his duties at Samandıra on Thursday. Thus, the yellow-navy team is expected to take the field under Dirk Kuyt's management in the Liverpool match.
FENERBAHÇE HAD OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
Fenerbahçe announced with a statement on Tuesday evening that Emre Belözoğlu had been appointed as head coach. The yellow-navy club signed a 1.5-year contract with the 46-year-old coach. In the club's statement to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), the following statements were used:
"An agreement has been reached with Mr. Emre Belözoğlu for the head coach position of the Football A Team. It is respectfully announced to our investors and the public."
"WELCOME HOME, EMRE BELÖZOĞLU"
Following the KAP notification, Fenerbahçe announced Belözoğlu's return with a post from its official accounts. The yellow-navy club's post included the following statements:
"To sweat for the Çubuklu, to fight for this crest, to stand tall in difficult times…
Serving these colors is a belonging that comes from the heart and does not diminish even as years pass. Emre Belözoğlu, who was part of this great community as a player on the pitch and as a head coach on the sidelines, is now on duty as the Head Coach of Fenerbahçe for the success of the Çubuklu. Carrying this crest is a pride. Serving it is a responsibility. Welcome home, Emre Belözoğlu!"