Trabzonspor secured a stunning 4-0 victory over Galatasaray on September 19, with Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah stealing the show. He scored a hat-trick and provided an assist, helping his team to a convincing win. The Turkish media has widely praised Salah's performance, with one journalist describing it as one of the most remarkable in the history of this fixture. Trabzonspor's new coach, Thomas Reis, also received praise for his tactics.
The Turkish press has been lavishing praise on Salah's performance, with Bulent Timurlenk of Sabah comparing him to "a conductor leading a symphony". Ugur Meleke of Hurriyet described the performance as "a classic from Salah", highlighting his impressive record of reaching at least 30 goals and assists in eight of his nine seasons at Liverpool. Salah's performance has taken him to the top of the Super Lig goal-scoring charts, with seven goals and two assists in six appearances.
Trabzonspor's coach, Thomas Reis, explained that he had limited time to prepare for the match after taking over. He revealed that he and the players had worked together to develop a game plan, which involved creating spaces for Salah to exploit. Reis acknowledged that some players began to tire between the 60th and 70th minutes but was pleased with the team's overall performance. The team will use the upcoming international break to work on their physical conditioning and tactics.
Galatasaray's coach, Okan Buruk, has been heavily criticized for his team's poor performance. The 4-0 defeat was Galatasaray's worst loss in the league since Buruk took over. Several pundits have questioned Buruk's tactics, particularly his decision to start Sane and Leao on the wings, despite their limited defensive contribution. The defeat has raised concerns about Galatasaray's chances in Europe.
The Turkish media has also been critical of Galatasaray's performance, with one journalist describing it as a "summary of the evening". The team's social media accounts have been mocking their opponents, with one post featuring a photo of Salah and the caption "How do you stop him? You can't". Galatasaray's poor performance has raised questions about their ability to compete with top teams.
Mohamed Salah's performance has drawn comparisons with Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker who is a key player for Galatasaray. With seven goals and two assists in six appearances, Salah is now one goal ahead of Osimhen in the Super Lig goal-scoring charts. The Egyptian forward's impressive form has made him a key player for Trabzonspor.
Trabzonspor's victory over Galatasaray has sent a strong message to the top teams in the Super Lig. The team's performance, led by Salah, has shown that they are a force to be reckoned with. As the league continues, Trabzonspor will look to build on their momentum and challenge for a top spot.
Key points
- Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Trabzonspor's 4-0 win over Galatasaray.
