Dirk Kuyt was a tireless presence in Liverpool's attack from 2006 and 2012, winning the League Cup and finishing runner-up in the Champions League and FA Cup. (Fenerbahce pic)ISTANBUL: Former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt said there will be divided loyalties when he takes charge of Fenerbahce against his old club in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Kuyt was handed the role as Fenerbahce's interim boss after Ismail Kartal quit the Turkish Super Lig side last week.

The 46-year-old Dutchman, who had been working as Kartal's assistant, has been thrust into the spotlight as Liverpool visit Istanbul.

Kuyt was a tireless presence in the Liverpool attack between 2006 and 2012, winning the League Cup and finishing as a Champions League and FA Cup runner-up.