Mohamed Salah has made his first appearance for Trabzonspor, with the Egyptian forward immediately attracting significant attention from the Turkish media following his debut against Kasımpaşa.
The former Liverpool star began the Super Lig fixture on the bench before being introduced in the second half, giving supporters their first opportunity to see their new signing in competitive action.
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Salah entered the contest in the 58th minute, with Trabzonspor looking to find a way through after the match had remained finely balanced.
His arrival provided an immediate lift to the visitors and helped shift the momentum back in Trabzonspor’s favour.
According to Turkish outlet Sabah, Salah’s performance was impressive despite his limited time on the pitch.
The publication also noted the reaction from Trabzonspor supporters, who chanted the Egyptian’s name while the match was still level.
The reception underlined the excitement surrounding Salah’s arrival and the expectations that have accompanied his move to the Turkish club.
Star similarly highlighted the impact of Salah’s introduction, reporting that his arrival in the 58th minute shifted the momentum towards Trabzonspor.
However, the outlet noted that the Egyptian star’s performance ultimately could not produce a victory for his new side.
The praise for Salah continued through Mehmet Ayan via SporArena, who offered a particularly positive assessment of the forward’s cameo.
Ayan claimed that Salah “truly made the match more watchable”, highlighting the threat he posed even when he was not directly involved in possession or positioned to score.
The Turkish journalist also praised Salah’s quality once the ball reached his feet, describing his performance as “simply amazing”.
One of his standout moments came in the 77th minute when Salah attempted a shot from a diagonal angle, creating a dangerous situation for Kasımpaşa.
Despite the positive early signs, Ayan stressed that Salah will need time to develop an understanding with his new teammates.
That is likely to be an important part of the coming weeks for Trabzonspor, particularly given the expectations surrounding a player of Salah’s profile.
While the result may not have provided the perfect start, the early reaction in Türkiye suggests Salah has already made a strong impression.
His cameo offered Trabzonspor supporters a glimpse of what their new signing can bring, with the attention now turning towards his next appearance and whether he can translate that promising debut into goals and victories.