Could Dirk Kuyt Stay at Fenerbahçe Until the End of the Season?

Following İsmail Kartal's departure after the Galatasaray derby, Fenerbahçe have temporarily given the head coach role to Dirk Kuyt. The former Fenerbahçe player is expected to lead the team for three matches at first. The Dutch coach's performance in those games could also be decisive for his future.

Kuyt's agent, Rob Jansen, told the Dutch press that Fenerbahçe's main priority is to appoint a new head coach. Jansen said that if Kuyt gets good results in the upcoming matches, staying in charge until the end of the season could come up. He also pointed to a similar situation Ruud van Nistelrooy went through at Manchester United.

Jansen said the Fenerbahçe management is aware of Kuyt's goals. He added that the situation would be reassessed after the three matches.

The yellow-navy team will host Göztepe in their first match on Saturday. They will then face Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. In the third match, they will travel to face Çorum FK. After these three games, the international break will begin, and the management is expected to decide on a new head coach during that break.