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Former Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt was appointed Fenerbahce's interim coach last week, just in time to face former club Liverpool in the Champions League.

The 46-year-old stepped up to the role after being the assistant of Ismail Kartal, who resigned as the Turkish club's manager following the side's 2-1 defeat by arch rivals Galatasaray.

The Dutchman spent six years with the Anfield side, winning the League Cup with the Reds in 2012 and scoring 71 goals for them in 285 appearances.

His first game in the dugout for Fenerbahce ended in defeat on Saturday as they lost 2-1 to Goztepe in the Turkish Super Lig.

Aadam Patel
Football Reporter in Istanbul

Well the Champions League has offered a pleasant experience for Andoni Iraola so far, with three wins out of three and 12 goals scored across those three games for Liverpool.

But the atmosphere tomorrow will be anything but pleasant against a Fenerbahce side that will be desperate for a result.

The expectation is that Iraola will make a number of changes from the defeat to Arsenal on Sunday as that has been the case whenever they have a midweek game. Liverpool should still have plenty of quality but they lost twice in this city last year to Galatasaray and will be aware of the challenge ahead.

We'll also hope to discover more about the situation with Ryan Gravenberch, who is out of the game tomorrow with a heel injury.

Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will miss Wednesday's trip to Istanbul through injury.

The club haven't confirmed the extent of the Dutchman's problem, just that he will remain at the AXA Training Centre to undergo treatment.

He joins compatriot Jeremie Frimpong on the sidelines, while Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni remain long-term absentees.

Reds boss Andoni Iraola should hopefully provide a more in-depth update on Gravenberch plus the rest of the squad in his pre-match news conference.

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We were expecting to hear from Andoni Iraola at about 15:15 GMT.

That news conference appears to now have been pushed back to 15:45 because of traffic in Istanbul, so stick with us for that!

The same can't be said of their performances in Europe so far. Liverpool's Champions League games this season have provided great entertainment.

There have been 19 goals scored in the Reds' three matches in Europe this term, and only reigning champions Paris St-Germain have scored more.

16 of those goals have come in their past two games - 10 in Liverpool's favour - against LASK and Villarreal, following an impressive opening win over Atletico Madrid.

Andoni Iraola's Liverpool had more possession, more shots and produced the same expected goals (xG) as Arsenal but were unable to find the net.

In fact, they weren't even able to find the target. Since records began in 2003-04, this was the first time in 422 Premier League games that Liverpool failed to land a shot on target at Anfield.

That's despite £400m worth of talent starting in forward areas for Liverpool, including summer signing Bradley Barcola and record-signing Alexander Isak.

It is already the third time this season that Iraola's men have failed to score at Anfield.

So, is it a worry? Or is this just a team that is still adapting to a new style of play?

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Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist

Defeat to Arsenal left Liverpool some way off the pace in the Premier League title race, but there were still plenty of reasons for their fans to leave Anfield feeling optimistic.

The team and style of football Andoni Iraola is looking to create has become more and more obvious in the past few games and it is an exciting prospect.

Their pace on the attack and high press left Arsenal under near constant pressure in the first half.

But for all their good work in building up attacks they were just not clinical enough, with Isak - who has six goals in the Premier League this season - particularly quiet.

But they will not face a defence like Arsenal's often, and this defeat was only their second this season

No team wants to start a new month with a defeat, as Liverpool did at home to Arsenal on Sunday.

But, with that said, the remainder of November would appear to provide a huge opportunity for Liverpool.

Two matches in Europe and two Premier League derbies are among the upcoming fixtures for Andoni Iraola's side, so if there's ever a month to turn a corner, it's this one.

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Manchester United have won all four of their home matches against Roma.

That's their joint-best 100% record at home to an opponent in a major European competition. They have also won four against Anderlecht.

It's the first Champions League meeting between these two clubs since the quarter-finals in 2007-08, when eventual champions Manchester United prevailed 3-0 on aggregate.

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

Manchester United are on their worst run of form since 1988-89.

They have not gone 10 games without a win in a single season since 1977-78.

There is huge pressure on Michael Carrick, but the United head coach is vowing his team will turn the situation around.

“We know it’s been difficult recently,” he admits in his programme notes for this evening’s Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford. “But we have to keep looking forward.

“We have a responsibility to represent you and everything Manchester United stands for.

“We are determined to repay your incredible support and I know that, as a group, we are more than capable of producing the performances you deserve.”

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo joined Michael Carrick at the club's pre-match media conference and echoed his manager's comments around the strength of the group.

At 21, Mainoo is one of the youngest players in Carrick's squad. But, given he joined the club as a seven-year-old, he is also the longest serving.

"I've been at this club for a long time and know there's always going to be ups and downs," Mainoo said.

"It's never going to be plain sailing and smooth to the top. You expect bumps.

"Of course it's been a tough season. We've not had the results we've wanted, but I feel like we're one win away from changing that."

17th in the Premier League table.

20th in the Champions League table.

It's been a grim start to the season for Manchester United, that's for sure.

Michael Carrick has two games this week - against Roma this evening, and at home to Aston Villa on Sunday - to try and turn the club's fortunes around before the international break, and possibly save his job.

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Michael Carrick accepted it might sound "crazy" but the Manchester United boss is looking forward to tonight's Champions League meeting with Roma at Old Trafford.

United go into Tuesday's game without a win in nine matches in all competitions, their worst run since 1988-89.

They have not gone 10 games without a win in a single campaign since 1977-78, and there is a growing feeling Carrick will lose his job during the forthcoming international break.

"You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had and what's going on, but genuinely, I really can't wait for the game," said Carrick.

"I'm really looking forward to it. I can't look into the future, you never know what's going to happen.

"That doesn't change the way I feel. Whatever happens is going to happen in whatever direction it goes in, but we want to make it a big night tomorrow."

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Centre-back William Saliba is back in Arsenal first-team training as he nears a return to playing.

The defender has not played at all this season because of a back injury which he was managing at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

The issue ended Saliba's World Cup early when he came off in the 30th minute of France's semi-final defeat by eventual winners Spain. The 25-year-old did not have surgery.

Arsenal signed Ezri Konsa with Saliba expected to be out for the long term and the England international has been one of the Gunners' standout performers this season.

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Five teams have maintained perfect starts after three rounds of Champions League action.

Paris St-Germain lead the way after scoring four against both Manchester City and Barcelona in their past two outings.

But Aston Villa, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Real Betis are keeping pace so far.