Fenerbahce beat Liverpool 3-2 to end perfect Champions League start

Liverpool arrived in Istanbul with a perfect Champions League record, but Andoni Iraola wanted more from their attack. On November 3, the Guardian reported that he had called for sharper attacking play while dismissing concerns about the contrast between Liverpool's Premier League and European output.

The fixture also offered a possible reunion for Fenerbahce interim boss Dirk Kuyt. The former Liverpool forward spoke of divided loyalties before facing his old club, according to AFP.

On November 3, Iraola anticipated a tough contest against Fenerbahce, according to Soccer News Football. Liverpool's unbeaten European start was about to face its next test away from home.

Later that day, the coaching picture at Fenerbahce changed. nu.nl reported that the club had presented Emre Belözoglu as its new coach on Tuesday evening, potentially denying interim coach Dirk Kuijt a reunion with Liverpool. That update left the earlier reports of Kuyt taking charge uncertain.

On November 4, Liverpool's team selection brought five changes, with Isak and Wirtz benched, according to Empire of the Kop. Iraola had reshuffled his side for the match in Istanbul.

Liverpool went ahead twice but lost both leads. Sky Sports reported that Fenerbahce's comeback delivered a 3-2 win and brought Liverpool's perfect Champions League start to an end.

The preview has become a first European defeat of the season for Liverpool. Diken confirmed Fenerbahce's 3-2 victory in the fourth round of Champions League matches on November 4.

Liverpool's attacking concerns were the focus before kickoff, but the decisive outcome was their inability to protect either lead. The Guardian confirmed at the final whistle that their 100% Champions League record was over.