Reis reveals what he said in the dressing room at half-time

In Week 9 of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor travelled to Didi Stadium and won 4-3 against Çaykur Rizespor. Trailing 2-0 at half-time, the side turned the game around in the second half and took all three points.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, head coach Thomas Reis criticised the team's first-half performance. Reis said his side lost every one-on-one duel, that the quality of passing was very poor, and that they conceded goals from positions they had reached. He added that the opponent deserved to go into half-time 2-0 ahead.

Reis explained that in the dressing room at half-time he told his players they had a big opportunity. He said being behind meant they had nothing left to lose, and stressed that he would not accept losing the match. He emphasised that he was proud of a team that scored four goals in the second half.

The coach also announced that Fabinho was substituted after receiving a yellow card. He pointed to the depth of the squad following the change made to avoid the risk of a second yellow card. Reis said the team always tries to make the best decision for the side.