Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke's resignation has been rejected by the club's board. This development is part of a busy agenda for the Black Sea Storm ahead of their third week match in the Süper Lig.
Fatih Tekke made an emotional statement after being eliminated from Europe following a 4-0 away defeat to Ferencváros, losing 5-0 on aggregate. The manager took full responsibility in a post-match interview and announced his departure. "I am resigning from my 18-month role. This is the punishment I give myself," he said.
Tekke stated that he announced this decision live on television without consulting the club president or management. He emphasized that he found the defeat unacceptable and that, as he always tells his players, the responsibility for defeats lies with the technical staff. This announcement came immediately after Trabzonspor's elimination from the Europa League playoff round.
The Trabzonspor management officially rejected Tekke's resignation. The club evaluated the decision as a reaction to the emotional intensity of the match and announced that the manager would continue in his position. A statement said, "Fatih Tekke will remain in his position."
The board confirmed with this decision that Tekke would also lead the team in the match against Amedspor on August 31st. Tekke's contract runs until 2029. He is seen as the figure who led the team to a third-place finish in the Süper Lig and Turkish Cup victory last season.
The 20-man squad that Trabzonspor will take to the Amedspor away match in the third week of the Süper Lig was announced. Folcarelli, Batagov, Okay Yokuşlu, and Ruslan Malinovskyi, who are continuing their treatments, were not included in this list. Benjamin Bouchouari and Rene Mitongo, who are on leave for transfer negotiations, also did not join the squad.
The squad includes goalkeeper Andre Onana, defenders Stefan Savic, Cenk Özkacar, and Samet Akaydin, midfielders Ozan Tufan and Metehan Mimaroğlu, and forwards Mohamed Salah, Umut Nayir, and Paul Onuachu. The team is currently in 6th place in the league. The Black Sea Storm, who have collected 4 points from two matches, have a goal difference of +1. They are 3 points behind leaders Galatasaray.
The Trabzonspor President expressed disbelief at the disallowance of Mohamed Salah's goal against Istanbul Başakşehir, which would have completed his hat-trick. The Egyptian star scored two goals in his first Süper Lig match but had another goal ruled out for offside. Trabzonspor won the match 2-1.
Salah's performance constitutes a significant portion of the team's 3 goals scored this season. The team's defense has conceded 2 goals. You can review the current squad status on our squad page. Salah's adaptation process and contribution are important for maintaining the league challenge.
With Tekke continuing in his role, the team will focus on its path in the league. After the Amedspor match, Trabzonspor's next league fixture will be at home against Kocaelispor on December 20th. Kocaelispor is currently 3rd in the league. Trabzonspor must make good use of these matches to climb from their 6th position in the points table. The team's elimination from Europe also presents an opportunity to channel all its energy into the domestic struggle.
