Trabzonspor takes to the pitch away at Amed in search of three points in the Süper Lig's fourth week. As reported by Hürriyet Spor, the match at Diyarbakır Stadium, which kicked off at 21:30 under referee Atilla Karaoğlan, saw the Black Sea Storm missing four key players due to injury.
The club started the season with a win over Erzurumspor, drew with Kasımpaşa in the second week, and defeated Başakşehir 2-1 in the third. These results place them 8th in the league with 4 points, having scored 3 and conceded 2 goals in two matches. They trail leaders Galatasaray by 3 points. Their position on the standings page highlights the need for improvement in the coming weeks.
Which players are missing through injury?
The Trabzonspor coaching staff faced selection difficulties for the Amed match. Arseniy Batagov, Tim Jabol-Folcarelli, Okay Yokuşlu, and Ruslan Malinovskyi were unavailable for this fixture due to injuries. This situation tests the squad's depth, particularly in midfield and attack. The status of injured players can be followed on our injuries page. Following the resignation of manager Fatih Tekke, all eyes are on how the team will perform in this challenging away game.
Sports writer Alp Pehlivan emphasized the match's importance, stating: "Farklı Ferencvaros mağlubiyeti ve Fatih Tekke’nin istifası sonrası oluşan kaos havasını dağıtmak için Trabzonspor açısından kazanılması gereken bir maç."
What were the two teams' starting lineups?
The Amed manager placed Lafont in goal. The defensive line consisted of Mehmet, Bates, Dellova, and Krasniqi. In midfield, Raveloson and Gökhan were joined by Sor, Dia Saba, and Ballet to orchestrate attacks, with Orban leading the line as striker. For Trabzonspor, goalkeeper Onana started. The defense featured Pina, Nwaiwu, Savic, and Cabral. Ozan and Melih began in midfield, with Salah, Muçi, and Aral supporting striker Onuachu in attack. This lineup, within the current squad structure, aimed to compete despite the absences.
What is the team's overall league situation?
With one win, one draw, and one win in the first three weeks, Trabzonspor holds a +1 goal difference. The team's 3 goals scored and 2 conceded indicate work is needed on the defensive-attacking balance. Their next fixture is at home against Kocaelispor, who are 4th in the table, on 20 December 2026. Details of this important match can be found on our fixtures page. The result from the Amed match will be decisive for morale and momentum ahead of the preparations for Kocaelispor.
