Overview
- Trabzonspor announced on Thursday that German coach Thomas Reis has signed as head coach and the club published his first public comments about the squad.
- The deal was reported as an initial contract running to the end of the season designed as a results test and sources say a fee or release was needed because Reis remains under contract at Ludogorets.
- Reis told the club website he has spoken with Mohamed Salah, that Salah will be given attacking freedom, and that the team will ask all 11 players to contribute defensively.
- The appointment follows a heavy Europa League play-off defeat to Ferencváros, a mixed domestic start and expensive summer signings that have increased pressure on immediate results.
- Reis brings strong recent form at Ludogorets and prior Turkish experience with Samsunspor, a background that the club hopes will stabilize results and restore confidence if the short-term plan succeeds.