Egypt star Mohamed Salah set to make first Trabzonspor start against Ferencvaros

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah is reportedly in line to make his first start for Trabzonspor when they face Ferencvaros in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off next Thursday.

Salah made his Trabzonspor debut last Saturday, coming off the bench in the Turkish Super Lig clash against Kasimpasa, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Despite being introduced as a substitute, the experienced forward reportedly impressed the coaching staff with his physical condition, attacking movement and willingness to get involved in the game.

According to reports, Salah is now expected to be handed a starting role against Hungarian side Ferencvaros as Trabzonspor begin their bid to reach the next stage of the Europa League.

Salah exceeded expectations during his brief appearance against Kasimpasa. His desire to push forward, intelligent movement inside the penalty area and efforts to build an understanding with his new teammates were viewed positively.

Trabzonspor have continued to monitor Salah’s fitness since his arrival, particularly because he is still adapting to a new environment and tactical system. However, his showing in his debut has reportedly convinced the coaching staff that he is ready to take on a greater role.

The club’s technical team also believes that Salah’s understanding with his new teammates will improve significantly as he gains more training sessions and competitive minutes alongside them.

His potential inclusion in the starting XI against Ferencvaros would therefore represent another important step in his adaptation to life at Trabzonspor.

The first-leg encounter is expected to attract considerable attention, with Salah’s experience and attacking quality likely to be central to Trabzonspor’s hopes of securing a positive result before the return fixture.

For Salah, Thursday’s match could provide his first opportunity to showcase his qualities from the opening whistle and begin establishing himself as a key figure in Trabzonspor’s European campaign.