Mohamed Salah Prepares for Europa League Debut with Trabzonspor

Trabzonspor's new signing Mohamed Salah is set to make his Europa League debut in the first leg of the playoffs on Thursday, August 1, at the Şenol Güneş Sports Complex. After his debut in the Süper Lig against Kasımpaşa, he aims to take his first step on the European stage.

21 Aug 2026 By Eylül Sezer · senior correspondent

Mohamed Salah, regarded as the biggest signing for Trabzonspor, is set to wear the club’s jersey in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoffs on Thursday, August 1, at the Şenol Güneş Sports Complex.

First Süper Lig Appearance

Salah made an impression in his debut Süper Lig match against Kasımpaşa. The game ended in a draw, but he created several scoring opportunities and even set up a potential assist.

Europa League Debut

Trabzonspor will face Ferencvárosi Torna Club from Hungary. Turkish media reports suggest Salah will start, marking his first European appearance for the club. The match kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Next Steps

The second leg is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, at 2:30 p.m. ET, also at the Şenol Güneş Sports Complex. Salah aims to feature in that game as well.