Former Atlético Madrid midfielder Belozoglu named Fenerbahçe manager; debuts at Anfield

Emre Belozoglu, former Atlético Madrid midfielder, appointed Fenerbahçe manager to replace Ismail Kartal; debuts Wednesday at Anfield.

Fenerbahçe has named Emre Belozoglu as their new head coach, replacing Ismail Kartal who resigned last week following poor results in the Turkish league and Champions League. The 46-year-old Turkish international and former midfielder has a long history with the Istanbul club, having played there across three separate spells and previously managed the side. Belozoglu's managerial career has taken him through several Turkish clubs, most recently Kasimpasa.

Belozoglu made 101 appearances for Turkey's national team, scoring nine goals. His first match in charge comes Wednesday in the Champions League against Liverpool at Anfield. Fenerbahçe currently sit sixth in the Turkish league, nine points behind Galatasaray, and have recorded two draws and one defeat in the Champions League so far.