Kuyt: We Must React to the Fans with a Good Performance

Fenerbahçe technical manager Kuyt spoke at the press conference before the Liverpool match. Kuyt said that returning to the UEFA Champions League after 18 years is very important and exciting for him personally. Stating that the match is a great opportunity for him, Kuyt stressed that what matters right now is not him but the team.

Kuyt said that the players must put on a good performance and react for the fans. Saying that he wants the fans to show themselves to Europe, Kuyt said he believes the fans will support the team from the first moment on the pitch. Kuyt also said that the club wants him to take charge for the previous match and for this one, and that he has great trust in the president.

Belgian player Romelu Lukaku of the yellow and navy side said that they are at a European level and want to show their quality. Saying that he does not like losing matches, Lukaku said that when playing alongside Vedat Muriqi, they must understand each other's play. He said that they showed their potential against Göztepe, but they need to sustain it for 90 minutes.

Lukaku also addressed the head coach's decision, saying that the separation is not a good thing. Reminding that they have not won a championship in 13 years, Lukaku said he believes the fans will be behind them in the Champions League match.