Mohamed Salah made his competitive debut for Trabzonspor on Saturday in their Turkish Super Lig season opener, entering the match as a substitute during the second half. The fixture against Kasimpasa concluded in a 1-1 stalemate after an impressive comeback by the visiting side. Trabzonspor had initially taken the lead through Noah Saviolo in the opening period, but Kasimpasa equalized from the penalty spot through Adrian Benedyczak.
The Egyptian international, who recently completed a free transfer from Liverpool following nine seasons with the club, was introduced in the 58th minute on the right wing. Despite his efforts to create opportunities for his teammates, Trabzonspor could not break through Kasimpasa’s defense to secure all three points from the encounter.
Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke expressed disappointment with the result, acknowledging that victory was essential for his squad. The coach emphasized the importance of their upcoming Europa League playoff match against Hungarian side Ferencvaros scheduled for August 20, which he described as a significantly more challenging fixture.
At 34 years old, Salah joined Trabzonspor on a two-year contract after helping Egypt achieve a remarkable run to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The forward is widely regarded as one of the greatest African players in modern football history, having won numerous accolades during his illustrious tenure at Liverpool.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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