{
  "id": 18045079,
  "title": "Fenerbahce interim boss Kuyt braced for Liverpool reunion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/fenerbahce-interim-boss-kuyt-braced-for-liverpool-reunion-18045079",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T00:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/04/fenerbahce-interim-boss-kuyt-braced-for-liverpool-reunion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dirk Kuyt, a former Liverpool player, has been appointed as Fenerbahce's interim manager following the departure of Ismail Kartal. Kuyt, who previously managed ADO Den Haag, Beerschot, and Dordrecht, will lead his old club in a Champions League match against Liverpool on Wednesday. Kuyt, 46, spent ten years at Liverpool between 2006 and 2012, contributing to their League Cup win and Champions League and FA Cup runner-up finishes. Despite his connection to Liverpool, Kuyt expressed his eagerness to secure a victory over his former team, emphasizing the importance of a positive performance for the club and the fans. Fenerbahce has struggled in recent matches, losing 6-0 to Aston Villa in the Champions League last month, making the upcoming game a significant challenge for Kuyt and his team.",
  "summary": "Former Reds forward Dirk Kuyt was handed the role as the Turkish giants' interim boss after Ismail Kartal quit the Super Lig side last week.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}