Former Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt has been fired as supervisor of Belgian facet Beerschot.
The 44-year-old was appointed by Beerschot in December 2023 and guided them to promotion to the Belgian Professional League in his first season.
Nevertheless, the membership struggled within the prime flight and have been relegated after simply 5 wins from 36 matches.
Beerschot have now parted methods with Kuyt regardless of his recognition with supporters.
‘The membership sincerely thank Dirk Kuyt for his dedication, dedication and optimistic contribution,’ stated Beerschot in a press release.
‘His power and involvement have been a supply of inspiration inside the staff. We want him each success within the continuation of his teaching profession.
Former Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt has been fired as supervisor of Belgian facet Beerschot
Beerschot suffered relegation to the second tier after simply 5 wins from 36 matches
Throughout his six seasons on Merseyside, Kuyt scored 71 targets in 285 video games for Liverpool
‘The brand new head coach will likely be launched later at present.’
Talking final month, Kuyt admitted he was sad and criticised the membership’s poor services.
‘The worst factor I discovered was that at one level we merely did not have a area to coach on’, he informed Het Laatste Nieuws.
‘We could not practice on the sector over the past coaching session earlier than our house match towards Union Saint-Gilloise, as there was no coaching floor obtainable and our principal area was being rebuilt. We labored within the health club and ready the boys with video footage.’
He added: ‘At one level, I began driving round Antwerp itself searching for fields to coach on. I noticed newbie golf equipment that had 5 – 6 fields, whereas we did not have a single one. It was appalling. I imply what I say: I do not really feel too good for something. I am glad to work onerous and provides it my all, however solely within the function for which I used to be employed.’
The Dutchman beforehand managed Feyenoord’s youth sides and had a short-lived stint in command of ADO Den Haag, the place he was additionally sacked after simply 16 video games.
As a participant, Kuyt is greatest recognized in England for his time at Liverpool the place he grew to become a fan favorite.
Throughout his six seasons on Merseyside the previous Holland worldwide scored 71 targets in 285 video games for the Reds and was a part of their 2011-12 League Cup success – scoring within the ultimate towards Cardiff Metropolis.
He departed Merseyside in 2012 and joined Fenerbahce the place he spent three years earlier than make the change again to Feyenoord and finally retiring in 2017.
At worldwide stage, Kuyt made 104 appearances for the Netherlands, scoring 24 targets.
