Istanbul, Turkey – Trabzonspor fans are eagerly awaiting the team’s debut in the new Turkish Super Lig season. They will be visiting Kasimpasa this Saturday evening for their opening match of the season.
The match will be held at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium, amidst considerable interest in the situation of Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, who recently joined Trabzonspor during the current summer transfer window.
Trabzonspor manager Fatih Teke is working to finalize his starting lineup for the match. Meanwhile, the striker position remains a point of contention, with several players vying for the spot.
Turkish reports indicate that Metehan Mimaroğlu is favored to start against Kasımpaşa, while Ozan Tufan remains among the options for a starting position.
Mohamed Salah’s stance on the Trabzonspor vs Kasimpasa match
According to reports, Fatih Teke is expected to keep Mohamed Salah on the bench at the start of the match, with the possibility of bringing him on in the second half.
The coaching staff wants to proceed cautiously with Salah’s participation and choose the right time to bring him on, especially since the match against Kasimpasa will be Trabzonspor’s first of the new season.
Mohamed Salah joined the Turkish club on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool, embarking on a new adventure in the Turkish league.
Trabzonspor’s expected lineup against Kasimpasa
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana.
Defense: Wagner Peña, Chibuike Nwoyo, Stefan Savic, Sidnei Cabral.
Midfield: Benjamin Boshwari, Ruslan Malinovsky, Noah Saviolo.
Attack: Aral Şimşir, Metehan Mimaroğlu “Ozan Tufan”, Pol Onuachu.
