Kuyt: To beat Liverpool, first you need to believe

In Week 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe lost 2-1 at home to Göztepe. After the match, head coach Dirk Kuyt apologized to the fans and did not try to hide his disappointment.

Kuyt said the team deserved to take the lead, but after the opponent started the second half well, they lost control of the game. He noted that things became harder once the goals came, and stressed that luck also matters in moments like these. He added that Levent and Semedo were able to connect with the ball on set pieces.

Kuyt, who took over after İsmail Kartal's departure, said they were trying to raise the team's energy. Recalling a lesson he learned from Guus Hiddink, he said it was important not to change the team too much in the first phase. He also explained that the positions tried with Kerem and Lukaku are patterns the team has worked on in training.

Kuyt said that wins during a difficult period will give the team confidence. The coach, who said they are not looking for excuses and that the squad has very good players, stated that he believes in his players. He also said Mason, who has the flu, was not risked.

Finally, touching on the Liverpool match, Kuyt said this club means a great deal to him. Reminding that the team has not won a Champions League match in a long time, he said he believes that achieving a win would be a major source of morale.