Trabzonspor have parted ways with manager Fatih Tekke and suffered a 2-1 defeat to newly-promoted side Amed Sportif. According to BeIN Sports, a goal from Mohamed Salah was not enough, leaving the Black Sea club in 11th place with 4 points after three Süper Lig matches.

Why did Fatih Tekke leave?

The BBC reported that Fatih Tekke wanted to resign following an emotional reaction to Europa League elimination. The club initially rejected his request but changed course days later. Tekke's 18-month tenure included the significant achievement of winning the Turkish Cup. In a statement, the club said, "a mutual understanding was reached that drawing a new roadmap in line with Trabzonspor's interests and long-term objectives had become unavoidable."

The manager's departure coincides with the team preparing to compete in the Europa Conference League. Stars like Salah and Fabinho feature in the current squad. Tekke's successor has not yet been named.

What happened in the Amed match?

BeIN Sports' match report details that Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Racing onto a through-ball from Ernest Muci, Salah finished coolly to make it 1-0. However, a handball by Melih Kabasakal in first-half stoppage time conceded a penalty. Andre Onana saved Mbaye Diagne's spot-kick, but Yira Sor was quickest to the rebound to equalize.

The second half saw little change in momentum. Amed registered their first shot on target of the half in the final minute, and it resulted in the winner. Mehmet Yesil's cross from the right found Gift Orban, who bundled the ball into an empty net. This result means Trabzonspor's form in their last three league games is LWD (loss, win, draw), with 4 goals scored and 4 conceded.

What is the team's current league standing?

As noted by InsideWorldFootball, these results have placed the team in a difficult position. Trabzonspor sit 11th with 4 points, three points behind leaders Galatasaray. They have recorded one win, one draw, and one loss in the first three matchweeks. You can follow the team's current performance on our standings page.

Under Fatih Tekke, the team dropped points in five of their nine Süper Lig matches against promoted sides over the last two seasons. This statistic shows the Amed defeat was not an isolated surprise. Issues in defensive and midfield organization are visible in the data on our stats page.

When is Trabzonspor's next fixture?

The team's next Süper Lig fixture is scheduled for 20 December 2026. Trabzonspor will host 6th-placed Kocaelispor at home. The full match schedule can be checked on our fixtures page.