Fenerbahçe appoints Dirk Kuyt as interim coach
Fenerbahce Istanbul named Dirk Kuyt as interim technical manager after Ismail Kartal resigned following a loss to Galatasaray. Kuyt, a former Liverpool player, will coach in a Champions League match against his former club. The club finished fifth in the Turkish league and lost to Galatasaray.
- Dirk Kuyt, a former Dutch vice-world champion, is taking over as interim coach for Fenerbahce Istanbul.
- Ismail Kartal resigned after a 1:2 loss in the derby against Galatasaray on Monday.
- Dirk Kuyt played over 200 matches for Liverpool.
- Fenerbahce was in fifth place in the Turkish top flight.
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