Dirk Kuyt on the Liverpool win: "A miracle in Istanbul"

Fenerbahçe won 3-2 against Liverpool in Week 4 of the UEFA Champions League and left the pitch with the victory. After the match, head coach Dirk Kuyt answered questions from the press. When asked what headline he would write for this match if he were a journalist, Kuyt said, "A miracle in Istanbul."

Kuyt said that working at Fenerbahçe meant a great deal to him. The Dutch coach thanked the president for giving him this opportunity. He said Liverpool was also important to him and that he had learned never to give up there. He stated that he believes in his players, that the squad has many good footballers, and that what needs to be done is to bring back belief and passion.

Kuyt recalled the Liverpool-Milan final played in Istanbul years ago. He reminded everyone that Liverpool came back from 3-0 down in that match, and that nobody expected that comeback. He said that no one believed in his players, but he did, and that he wanted to work a miracle. He expressed his hope that today's victory would be the start of good things to come.

When asked whether he would work with Emre Belözoğlu, Kuyt said he wished Emre all the best. He said they were not writing history alone, but together with the coaching staff and the players. He added that the departure of İsmail Hoca was not an easy one, and that he is someone very important and selfless for the club. He also added that he has a good relationship with the president and is prepared for any situation, but that they have not yet been able to discuss these matters. Finally, he stressed that above all else, Fenerbahçe is what matters most.