Mohamed Salah starts for Trabzonspor in Turkish league game against Basaksehir

Mohamed Salah has been named in the starting XI for Trabzonspor’s Turkish league match against Basaksehir, making it the second consecutive game in which he has begun from the outset and his first league start for the club.

Trabzonspor host Basaksehir at Papara Park, the club’s home stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 local time.

Salah also started Trabzonspor’s previous match, when they faced Hungarian side Ferencvarosi TC in the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds last Thursday. His inclusion against Basaksehir means he retains his place in the starting line-up as Trabzonspor look for their first league win of the season.

Trabzonspor began their campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Kasımpasa in the opening round of the Turkish league. Basaksehir are the visitors in the second round, with Salah now set to make his first league start in front of the home supporters at Papara Park.

The Trabzonspor starting line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana

Defenders: Stefan Savic, Chibuike Nwai, Mustafa Eskihellac, Sidney Cabral

Midfielders: Ernest Muci, Melih Kabasakal, Ruslan Malinovskyi

Forwards: Aral Simsir, Paul Onuachu, Mohamed Salah

Salah’s starting role continues his involvement in Trabzonspor’s early-season fixtures. After beginning the European qualifying match against Ferencvarosi TC, he has been selected again for a competitive domestic fixture as the club aim to improve on the result recorded in their opening league match.

Trabzonspor’s draw with Kasımpasa saw both sides take a point, leaving the team seeking a stronger result against Basaksehir. The match at Papara Park gives them the opportunity to claim their first victory of the Turkish league season, with Salah named among the three forwards.

The home side’s team combines a back four led by Stefan Savic with a midfield featuring Ernest Muci, Melih Kabasakal and Ruslan Malinovskyi. Paul Onuachu leads the attack alongside Aral Simsir and Salah.

For Salah, the game represents another starting opportunity at the beginning of his time with Trabzonspor. His selection for a second successive match underlines his current place in the team, while the fixture also marks his first appearance in the starting line-up for the club in the Turkish league.

Kick-off at Papara Park is at 19:00, with Trabzonspor facing Basaksehir in the second round of the competition.