Reis: Six points from two matches made me very happy

Trabzonspor beat Scottish side Hearts 2-0 at Papara Park in the second round of the UEFA Conference League. Head coach Thomas Reis said that taking a total of 6 points from two matches made him happy.

Reis said his team struggled to warm up during the first 15-20 minutes of the match. He reminded that there were many changes in the squad, the midfield had been completely renewed and the back four had also been changed. He noted that the visiting team found the first chance on goal, with the opponent's header rebounding off the crossbar. Even so, he recorded that Trabzonspor played better over the course of the match and created good chances.

Touching on the Conference League goal, Reis said the primary aim is to reach the league phase. He recalled that despite a good start against Samsunspor they lost points easily and had to play the play-offs. The German coach stressed that 6 points is a good result but will not be enough on its own.

Reis said they also want to get the best result against their next opponent, the German club. Regarding Cabral's red card, he said more care is needed in such situations and that young players can make such mistakes.

Reis said it may be too early for injured Paul Onuachu to play in the Rizespor match, and explained that they expect Mustafa to be in the squad for that match.