03.11.2026 16:40
Fenerbahçe Technical Director Dirk Kuyt spoke about his future ahead of the Liverpool match in the Champions League. The Dutch coach said, 'I have great confidence in our president. Whatever decision he makes, I am sure it will be good for the club. I want to focus on tomorrow's match.'
Fenerbahçe technical director Dirk Kuyt, whose team will host England's Liverpool tomorrow in the fourth week of the UEFA Champions League, said that they need to react with a good performance.
“I THINK WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL NIGHT”
Speaking at the press conference held at Chobani Stadium, where the match will be played, Kuyt said, “Going to the UEFA Champions League after 18 years was very important and exciting. When you reach that level, you know you will play against impressive teams. I was very excited after the draw. Everyone knows how important Fenerbahçe and Liverpool are to me. Tomorrow will be a very important situation for me. At this stage, the important person is not me. We need to show a good performance and react for the fans. I think we will have a special night tomorrow with good energy, passion and good football. Liverpool is a great team. So is Fenerbahçe. Tomorrow you will see how effective the fans are,” he said.
“WE HAVE A VERY GOOD PLAN”
Stating that they have good plans for the match, Kuyt continued as follows:
“I would like to play Liverpool at home, not away. Tomorrow is a huge opportunity, a huge opportunity for the players. We have a very good plan for tomorrow. I think the players believe in this plan. I also want the Fenerbahçe fans to show themselves to Europe. I am waiting to be in Kadıköy with great anticipation. From the moment the players step onto the pitch, our fans will be behind us. This will be our greatest strength for the best performance. For me, seizing opportunities in life is very important. I always tell my players, ‘Expect the unexpected.’ It is known how special Fenerbahçe is to me. When the president called me, when I was invited to be among the team's staff, I was very proud. I am a professional and we need to move forward toward the future. Tomorrow is also a chance for me to show myself.”
“THEY WILL SEE HOW DIFFICULT IT IS”
Emphasizing that they have a very good team, Kuyt said, “We have a very good plan. They will see how difficult it is to play against us. Fenerbahçe has great players. We have players here who have won the Champions League and the World Cup. We need to show this against one of the best teams in Europe. No one who loves Fenerbahçe is happy with the current situation. If things go well tomorrow, we may encounter something special. This is a great club. You have to keep fighting for it. All our players support us. You need a little luck in football. After the Göztepe match, I also mentioned that we were unlucky. If the fans are behind us, everyone in Europe will not believe what they see.” he assessed.
“I AM SURE IT WILL BE GOOD FOR THE CLUB”
Kuyt concluded his words regarding the technical director agenda with, “I am very happy that the president gave me the opportunity to be here. I was assigned on the technical staff side. The club told me to take charge for the last match and this match. I will try to do it as successfully as I can. I hope tomorrow evening will also be a successful evening. I have great trust in our president. Whatever decision he makes, I am sure it will be good for the club. I want to focus on tomorrow's match.”