Fenerbahce turn to former Liverpool winger after coach quits

A chaotic night at the Fenerbahce stadium after the Champions League clash with AS Romą ended in a 1‑1 draw, prompting Ismail Kartal’s resignation and opening the door for the former Liverpoolu star to take charge of the Turkish giant, a move that follows the bottle‑throwing incident.

Stadium unrest and coach’s exit

During the Ligą Mistrzów encounter, a bottle was hurled at the home coach, sparking angry scenes among supporters. The incident contributed to Ismail Kartal’s decision to step down, which the club announced publicly. The resignation was later detailed in a report marked TUTAJ.

Dirk Kuyt appointed to lead training

Following Kartal’s departure, the club turned to former Liverpool winger, now assistant, to fill the void. Dirk Kuyt, a well‑known former Dutch international, took over training duties with Zeki Goele assisting. Skomentuj Były gwiazdor "The Reds" z wielką szansą, highlighting the high expectations placed on the new set‑up.

Kuyt brings experience from previous head‑coach roles at Dutch side FC Dordrecht and Belgian club Beerschot, both competing in their countries’ second tiers. At 46, he has already managed senior squads, demonstrating his readiness for the challenge at Fenerbahce.

The former Liverpoolu star joined the Turkish side in June as Kartal’s assistant, after three seasons playing for the “Yellow Canaries”. During his time at Liverpool, he amassed 285 appearances, netting 71 goals and providing 40 assists, underscoring his pedigree.