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Champions League
Dirk Kuyt made interim Fenerbahce boss, with Liverpool cult hero aiming to mastermind win against Reds in Champions League clash
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Former Liverpool forward Kuyt appointed interim Fenerbahce manager ahead of Champions League tie against his old club.
Dirk Kuyt has been named interim manager of Fenerbahce. The Liverpool cult hero will take charge of the Turkish club with an immediate challenge: a Champions League clash against the Reds, the club where he spent five seasons and became a fan favourite. Kuyt will attempt to lead Fenerbahce to victory in what will be an intriguing reunion with his former side.
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UK timesStrong14 reports from 10 outlets. First reported by r/soccer, Tue 17:55. The 9 newest are listed here.
- BBC Sport
- r/soccer
- The Independent
- Kicker
- Voetbal International
- NOS
- Liverpool Echo
- talkSPORT
- Mundo Deportivo
- MailOnline
- Dirk Kuyt made interim Fenerbahce boss, with Liverpool cult hero aiming to mastermind win against Reds in Champions League clashMailOnlineThis article
- Dirk Kuyt set for surprise Liverpool reunion next week after official statementLiverpool Echo
- Dirk Kuyt handed emergency manager role with imminent Liverpool fixturetalkSPORT
- Dirk Kuyt appointed interim Fenerbahce manager to set up Liverpool reunionThe Independent
- Kartal resigns as Fenerbahçe manager after derby defeat; Kuijt takes interim chargeKicker
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