Dirk Kuyt, who took charge of Fenerbahce for their 3-2 win over Liverpool, has spoken about his future.
Fanat.az reports that the Istanbul side hosted the Merseyside club on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League and won 3-2 despite falling behind twice.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, the Dutch coach insisted the victory was no fluke:
“It was a very special evening. We went through difficult times, but we stayed united and kept believing. Many people did not believe we would win. But we believed in ourselves. This victory was no fluke; we deserved it.”
Discussing his team's preparations for the match, Kuyt also recalled the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul. He revealed that he had used Liverpool's comeback from 3-0 down in that final as an example, telling his players they could produce a miracle.
The Dutch coach also stressed that the supporters had played a major part in the victory:
“Ismail Yuksek was named player of the match, but I think the fans deserved the award too. The atmosphere in Kadikoy was magnificent. If we can maintain this energy, Fenerbahce can win anywhere.”
Kuyt also answered a question about his future. He said he had a good relationship with new head coach Emre Belozoglu and wanted to stay at the club:
“Emre and I played together for a long time and we have a good friendship. We met in the morning, hugged and wished each other luck. I am very happy at Fenerbahce. The president gave me the opportunity to be at this magnificent club. As long as the president wants me here and Emre agrees, I will continue in my role. I love this club very much.”
Kuyt also said after Fenerbahce's victory over Liverpool that they had a chance of reaching the Champions League play-offs. However, he said the team's main focus should be on their upcoming Turkish league match.
Alisahib Ibrahimli
This article was translated from Azerbaijani with the help of AI. Original in Azerbaijani
