Trabzonspor manager Hüseyin Çimşir evaluated Paul Onuachu's performance and outlined the team's broad ambitions following their 5-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği. Speaking to Sabah Spor, Çimşir highlighted the importance of Onuachu scoring his first goals of the season and avoiding serious injury for team morale.
The team currently sits 11th in the Süper Lig standings with 4 points from 3 matches. The Black Sea Storm are 6 points behind leaders Galatasaray, having scored 4 and conceded 4 goals so far this season. Under Çimşir, the team's next fixture is at home against 6th-placed Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026. Full schedule details are available on the club's fixtures page.
What did Onuachu's goals bring to the team?
Hüseyin Çimşir emphasized the contribution of striker Paul Onuachu, who scored twice against Gençlerbirliği. Çimşir stated that Onuachu's goals were an expected development, noting the striker's significant contributions last season as well. The manager recalled a saying from the late Özkan hocan, quoting, "Santrfor pozisyona giriyorsa korkmayın diye. O da giriyordu, atamıyordu. Bir gün atacaktı, bugün attı." Çimşir added his belief that the team will score more goals when crosses from the wings connect with the strikers.
How does Çimşir assess the team's preparation process?
With only one training session during the week due to player permissions, Trabzonspor could only conduct tactical work on Friday. Çimşir explained that their focus in this short time was on raising player energy and strengthening communication. He acknowledged the aim to apply pressure in the first 10-15 minutes of the match and admitted to some defensive transitions after scoring. Çimşir said, "I am extremely pleased with the willingness and desire of the player group. We will go up slowly, step by step." He reiterated his confidence in the quality of the current squad and that existing shortcomings can be fixed through work.
What are Trabzonspor's targets for this season?
The manager clearly stated their plan to challenge for titles on three fronts throughout the season. Çimşir said they have a serious claim in the Süper Lig, the Turkish Cup, and the conference league. He stressed that the team possesses the serious quality needed for these goals and that nothing has been lost yet. Çimşir praised the squad built by club president Ertuğrul and added that the support and energy from the fans are a driving force on this path. He stated Trabzonspor will progress step by step to improve their position in the league standings.
How will the team prepare for the upcoming period?
Çimşir described the team-building process as one of mutual familiarity and adaptation between the technical staff and the players. He repeated that they will climb upward step by step without making excuses. He reaffirmed his confidence that they will compete for a top-three position this season. The team's next step will be focusing on the match against Kocaelispor on December 20th.
