Thomas Reis: I am happy with our squad

Trabzonspor will host the Scottish side Hearts tomorrow in the second week of the UEFA Conference League. Manager Thomas Reis assessed the match together with player Wagner Pina at a press conference at Papara Park. Reis said that because they are playing at home, he hopes the points will be recorded in their column.

The German coach found Hearts' 7-1 league defeat to Celtic dangerous for the opponent. Noting that teams want to make up for their mistakes after heavy defeats, Reis also recalled that he once suffered a seven-goal defeat in his own career. He described the Scottish side as a strong team that rotates on the flanks and resembles Beşiktaş.

Touching on the injuries, Reis said it is too early for Mustafa Eskihellaç to play tomorrow. He added that it also looks difficult for Onuachu to be ready for the Çaykur Rizespor match, and that if not, they expect him to return in the following weeks. Pointing to the difference in foreign player quotas between the UEFA and Süper Lig squad lists, Reis said a change can only be made in January and that he is happy with the squad.

Asked about their goals, Reis did not promise a league title or a cup. He said they need to take it one match at a time, and that health and luck will also play a role. He added that they play a match every three days and that the taste of victories does not last long.