Thomas Reis: I see the pressure as normal

Trabzonspor head coach Thomas Reis spoke about the team's goals and the expectations placed on it in an interview with the club magazine. Saying that the people of Trabzon are very hardworking, Reis said he shares the same outlook. The coach noted that players such as Salah, Fabinho, Onana and Savic are in the squad, and stressed that they have a strong team.

Reis said the pressure on both the team and himself is normal. He said he accepts it naturally and likes it, and that seeing the fans leave happy after a match is his greatest reward. Reminding that he has not yet lost a match at Trabzonspor, Reis said he does not forget the games he has lost and that he learns lessons from them.

Reis described how excited he was when he first heard about the offer from Trabzonspor, saying it made him proud. He said he prefers to see the job as a special challenge rather than a hard task, adding that he enjoys work that is not easy. Describing discipline and freedom as his own style, the coach said he gives players freedom on the pitch as long as they follow the rules.

Reis also talked about his matchday rituals and his preference for hooded sweatshirts. He said he always carries a small keepsake given to him by his wife, and that his wife supports him, with the two of them talking on the phone constantly. Saying that a Trabzon-born athletic performance coach introduced him to local foods, Reis said he pays attention to not gaining weight. He added that the Turkish people are kind and helpful, and that he sees Turkey as a second homeland.