01.09.2026 08:30
After Trabzonspor failed to start the season as desired, the team's performance has become a topic of debate. While some fans argue that the transfer of Mohamed Salah has negatively affected the game system that Fatih Tekke established last season, another group opposes associating the events with the world-star footballer. Tekke, who resigned after the farewell in Europe, had his decision not accepted by the management.
Following the 2-1 defeat against Amedspor, Trabzonspor's start to the season and their on-field performance have begun to be debated.
While head coach Fatih Tekke is at the center of criticism at the club, differing opinions have also emerged regarding the impact of world-class signing Mohamed Salah on the team.
"THE GAME PLAN FELL APART WHEN SALAH ARRIVED" COMMENT
Some Trabzonspor fans argued that the game plan Fatih Tekke established after taking charge of the team last season has changed this season.
Those expressing this view claimed that the addition of a world-class star like Salah negatively affected the on-field roles and performances of other players.
This group, pointing out that the team's internal balance has shifted rather than Salah's individual performance, argued that there is a difference between the football Fatih Tekke had the team play last season and the current display.
THERE ARE ALSO THOSE WHO DEFEND SALAH
On the other side of the debate are those who believe it is not right to hold Salah responsible for Trabzonspor's results. Fans supporting this view stated that the team's overall decline in performance cannot be attributed to the transfer of a single player, and expressed that Salah has individually contributed to the team.
Indeed, the Egyptian star scored the goal that put Trabzonspor ahead in the Amedspor match. Despite this, the maroon-blue team failed to maintain their lead and left the field with a 2-1 defeat.
FATIH TEKKE HAD RESIGNED
Prior to the ongoing debates at Trabzonspor, a significant development had also occurred regarding head coach Fatih Tekke. After their elimination from Europe, Fatih Tekke decided to resign and communicated his decision to the management. The Trabzonspor management, however, did not accept the experienced coach's resignation and decided to continue with Tekke.
ATTENTION TURNS TO TEKKE AND SALAH
Following the Amedspor defeat, as debates over performance and results at Trabzonspor reignited, those who argue the team's balance changed with Salah's arrival and those who believe it has nothing to do with the Egyptian star met on two different sides. The results in the coming weeks will be decisive for the progress of the team under Fatih Tekke's management at the maroon-blue club.