Trabzonspor Closes In on the Summit Under Thomas Reis

Trabzonspor have increased their title ambitions with the turnaround they have achieved under head coach Thomas Reis. Before the German coach arrived, the Black and Blue side had collected seven points in five Süper Lig weeks. Under Reis, they have taken 12 points from four matches, raising their total to 19.

In the ninth week, the Black Sea club won 4-3 away to Çaykur Rizespor despite trailing 2-0. That victory cut their points gap with leaders Galatasaray from six to three, and Trabzonspor moved up to third place.

The team's start to the new season had fallen below expectations. After the change of coach, however, the side recovered quickly. Before Reis arrived, Trabzonspor had scored nine goals and conceded five. Since his arrival, they have won all four of their first matches.

The Black and Blue have performed similarly in Europe. They beat Finnish side KuPS Kuopio 4-2 away and defeated Scottish club Hearts 2-0 at home. Trabzonspor have taken six points from their two Europa Conference League matches.