Trabzonspor set to rest Egypt star Mohamed Salah for Conference League clash against KuPS

Trabzonspor are considering resting Egyptian star Mohamed Salah for their upcoming UEFA Conference League clash against Finnish side KuPS on Thursday as they look to preserve his fitness ahead of their crucial Turkish Super Lig encounter against Besiktas.

According to reports, the club’s technical team is weighing up the option of leaving the former Liverpool forward out of the European fixture to ensure he is available for the demanding domestic showdown scheduled for October 19.

The decision is understood to be part of the club’s efforts to manage Salah’s workload during a busy period of the season, with the coaching staff keen to avoid taking unnecessary risks ahead of the meeting with Besiktas.

However, no final decision has been made regarding the Egyptian international’s participation against KuPS. Trabzonspor’s technical team is expected to assess his condition before determining whether he will feature in the upcoming European and domestic fixtures.

The potential move comes at a time when Salah has established himself as an important figure in Trabzonspor’s attacking setup, making his availability a key consideration for the coaching staff.

The Egyptian forward has enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, registering seven goals and three assists in seven appearances for the Turkish side. His 10 direct goal contributions underline his influence in the final third and the attacking threat he offers the team.

Salah’s form has provided Trabzonspor with a significant boost, with his goalscoring instincts and attacking quality proving valuable as the club seeks to remain competitive across its commitments.

His possible absence against KuPS would therefore represent a selection decision centred on balancing the demands of European competition with the need to have key players available for the domestic league.

The encounter against Besiktas is expected to be an important test for Trabzonspor, and the club will be eager to approach the fixture with its strongest possible attacking options available.

For Salah, being rested against KuPS could provide an opportunity to recover ahead of the Besiktas clash, although his involvement in Thursday’s match remains uncertain until the coaching staff makes a final decision.

Trabzonspor are yet to officially confirm whether the Egyptian star will be left out of the squad for the Conference League fixture.