Thomas Reis Makes Statements on KuPS Kuopio Match and Onuachu

Following Trabzonspor's 4-2 victory over KuPS Kuopio in the UEFA Conference League, Head Coach Thomas Reis evaluated his team's performance and made statements regarding the condition of the injured Paul Onuachu and the upcoming match against Beşiktaş.

Evaluation of the KuPS Kuopio Match

Trabzonspor Head Coach Thomas Reis made statements after the tough match in which they defeated KuPS Kuopio 4-2 in the first week of the UEFA Conference League. Reis stated that they had made a long journey and played in different weather conditions, noting that his team fought well.

Individual Quality of the Team and Player Performances

Head coach Reis drew attention to the individual quality within the squad and noted that they tried to act together in defense and attack. Stating that everything is going well at the moment, the German manager mentioned that they noted how the penalty incident could affect the course of the match.

Paul Onuachu's Unfortunate Injury

Expressing deep sadness over Paul Onuachu's injury, Thomas Reis reminded that the Nigerian footballer had been working very hard in training, started the match well, and scored a nice goal. Reis added that injuries cannot be an excuse, but they create an opportunity for other players.

Eyes Turned to the Beşiktaş Match in the Trendyol Süper Lig

Stating that they will focus entirely on the Beşiktaş match to be played in the Süper Lig following the victory in Europe, Reis emphasized that they want to display their best performance at home. He expressed that Beşiktaş is a strong team, but such victories build self-confidence.