Statements from Trabzonspor Head Coach Thomas Reis Ahead of the KuPS Kuopio Match

Trabzonspor will face KuPS Kuopio away in Finland for their opening UEFA Conference League match. Prior to the match, head coach Thomas Reis made important statements regarding the team's preparations, the busy fixture, and the situation of Mohamed Salah.

Evaluation of the KuPS Kuopio Match

Trabzonspor Head Coach Thomas Reis made statements ahead of their KuPS Kuopio match away in Finland. Stating that the opponent is a good team and the pitch conditions provide an advantage to the home side, Reis emphasized that their goal is to make a good start.

Mohamed Salah's Condition and Squad

Reminding that the match will be played under special conditions such as artificial turf, Thomas Reis stated that all players in the squad are ready to play. Reis expressed that they will make a clear decision on match day regarding whether Mohamed Salah will play and his starting eleven preference.

Work During the International Break and Philosophy

Stating that he found the opportunity to explain his own philosophy to the team during the international break, the experienced coach touched upon the importance of positioning correctly in defense and attack. Reis expressed that they are a team with a high chance of scoring, and that if they defend well, it will be easier to score goals.

Busy Fixture and Objectives

Stating that they have entered a challenging period and will play a match every three days, Reis noted that they have a quality squad to handle this intensity. Emphasizing that their initial goal is to pass the league stage, the head coach added that they aim to achieve the best scores from their next six matches.