Dirk Kuyt takes temporary charge of Fenerbahce until the upcoming international break while a board-established committee accelerates the search for a permanent head coach. Ismail Kartal stepped down from the managerial role immediately after the team's 2-1 loss against rivals Galatasaray. During his interim spell, the 46-year-old Dutchman will lead the squad against Liverpool, where he previously played for six seasons between 2006 and 2012.
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A specialized board committee is actively working to accelerate the hiring of a permanent…: A specialized board committee is actively working to accelerate the hiring of a permanent head coach.
Dirk Kuyt will manage Fenerbahce next week against Liverpool in a pivotal Champions Leagu…: Dirk Kuyt will manage Fenerbahce next week against Liverpool in a pivotal Champions League fixture.
Dirk Kuyt brings extensive familiarity to the role having represented both Liverpool and…: Dirk Kuyt brings extensive familiarity to the role having represented both Liverpool and Fenerbahce during his playing days.
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ANKARA, Oct 30 : Former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt will remain as manager of Fenerbahce until the next international break and will be in the dugout when his old club visit Istanbul in the Champions League next week.
The Turkish club said their board had decided to hand Kuyt responsibility for the first team on an interim basis while they search for a permanent head coach.
"The committee established by our board will carry out the work to appoint our new head coach, and the process will be accelerated," Fenerbahce said in a statement.
Dutchman Kuyt, 46, took over from Ismail Kartal, who resigned following Monday's 2-1 derby defeat by Galatasaray.
The former Netherlands international spent six seasons at Liverpool between 2006 and 2012 before joining Fenerbahce, where he won the Turkish league title in 2014.
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