Trabzonspor defender Wagner Pina made comments about the new coaching staff following the team's 5-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği in the 4th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. In his assessment reported by Sabah Spor, Pina stated that the new technical team had a very limited preparation time.
This important win lifted Trabzonspor's points total to 4, placing them 11th in the league standings. The team has scored 4 goals and conceded 4 in their 3 matches so far. They currently trail league leaders Galatasaray by 6 points. Their next fixture is a home match against 6th-placed Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026. You can follow the full match schedule on our fixtures page.
What did Wagner Pina say?
Wagner Pina emphasized that the team worked hard throughout the week to prepare for the match. The defender said, "Tabii ki daha iyi olduğumuzu söyleyebilirim ama bu da bu sürecin bir parçası," which translates to "Of course I can say we are better, but this is also part of the process." Pina underlined that every coach has a different style and approach. He pointed out the necessity of consistent work in training to stay ready and maintain form.
Was there enough time for the new coaching staff?
The Bordo-Mavili player explained that the new technical staff had very little time to adapt to the team. Wagner Pina said, "Hocamız da bize az bir süremiz olduğunu ve çok fazla değişiklik yapamayacağını söyledi," meaning "Our coach also told us we had little time and couldn't make many changes." He added that under these circumstances, the team achieved success by playing the football they know. You can check the latest Süper Lig standings on our standings page.
What is Trabzonspor's position in the league?
The club currently sits in 11th place with 4 points from 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Their recent form over the last three matches is recorded as LWD (Loss, Draw, Win). Trabzonspor's goal difference remains zero, with 4 goals scored and 4 conceded, positioning them in the middle of the table. The managerial change at the start of the season and the limited preparation period are factors behind this start. For squad details, visit our squad page.
Trabzonspor's next Süper Lig challenge is a home match against Kocaelispor at Medical Park Stadium on December 20, 2026.
