Reis: We want to push higher in Europe

Trabzonspor head coach Thomas Reis said his side will host the German club Freiburg tomorrow in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Reis said he knows Freiburg very well and that they are a team with a strong pressing game. Recalling that he faced a German team while in charge of Samsunspor, the coach said the result was not what he wanted. He said that tomorrow they want to get a good result and push higher in Europe.

Reis, who also touched on injuries, said he is not happy about the situation but that injuries mean opportunities for other players. Noting that they do not have many alternatives up front, Reis said they will make the right choice and plan to field their best lineup. He also noted that Aral and Dju will not be able to be with the team until the international break.

Trabzonspor midfielder Ozan Tufan said there has been a positive change in the team since Reis took over. The 31-year-old player said they evaluate each match separately and also praised the coaching staff's preparation. Tufan said they want to give the fans a good win.

Tufan also said he wants to pull on the Turkey national team shirt again. The player said he has had no contact with coach Sergen on this matter, but he expects to be called up to the national team again, and said he is waiting for Friday.