04.11.2026 20:30
Fenerbahçe technical supervisor Dirk Kuyt stated that he had met with new head coach Emre Belözoğlu before the Liverpool match and said, "I wish him good luck." Kuyt also said, "The most important thing for me is for Fenerbahçe to get a good result. Then, to leave the team to Emre in a good and confident way."
In the 4th week of the UEFA Champions League, Fenerbahçe will host Liverpool at home. Fenerbahçe technical director Dirk Kuyt made statements before the match and explained his meeting with the new head coach Emre Belözoğlu.
"WE HAD A SHORT MEETING WITH EMRE"
Referring to his relationship with Emre Belözoğlu, Kuyt said, "I had the opportunity for a short meeting with Emre Belözoğlu. He is a very good friend of mine; we couldn't meet often, but he wished me good luck.''
''LEAVING THE TEAM TO EMRE IN GOOD SHAPE''
Continuing his words, Kuyt said, ''I had also said it at the press conference: for me, the most important thing is for Fenerbahçe to get good results, and afterwards to leave the team to Emre in good shape. I told Emre personally, and let me say it here as well, I wish him good luck."
"MANY PEOPLE DO NOT EXPECT GOOD RESULTS FROM US"
Speaking about the Liverpool match being special for him, the Dutch coach said, "It is a very special match for me. After staying in the Champions League, from the moment the draw was made I was eagerly waiting for the Liverpool match. Today we will be temporarily in charge of the team. We waited many years to be able to come to the Champions League. The reason we are here is to compete against the best teams. For many people, Liverpool is one of the best teams in the world. It is a good opportunity to show ourselves. In difficult times you want to show yourself. Many people do not expect us to get good results, but maybe something magical can happen."