Mohamed Salah becomes the talk of Europe after scoring two goals
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mohamed Salah, a former Liverpool star, has made a significant impact in his early games for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig.
- The Egyptian forward scored two goals in Trabzonspor's 2-1 victory over Başakşehir, drawing attention from European media.
- European outlets like Marca, The Sun, and Bild highlighted Salah's performance, noting his adaptability and scoring prowess in Turkey.
Mohamed Salah has quickly become a focal point of attention in Turkey following his impressive performance for Trabzonspor. The Egyptian star, who previously played for Liverpool, has already made a significant mark in the Süper Lig.
Salah, who came to Turkey at the age of 34, is determined to be the king of Trabzonspor. He was the one who brought his team a 2-1 victory with the two goals he scored against Başakşehir.
In Trabzonspor's recent 2-1 victory against Başakşehir, Salah was the standout player, netting two crucial goals. European sports media outlets have taken notice, with publications like Marca, The Sun, and Bild dedicating coverage to his impactful debut.
Salah scored his first goal for Trabzonspor in the 8th minute against Başakşehir, putting his new team ahead. The Egyptian star took the stage again shortly after the second half began. After a stylish attack developed by Trabzonspor, he sent the ball into the net, scoring his and the team's second goal.
Marca described Salah as "determined to be king," noting his decisive two goals that secured the win. The publication highlighted his prominent role in the team, playing in a free role behind a target forward. The Sun detailed Salah's scoring spree, including a spectacular long-range effort from nearly 50 meters that was controversially disallowed for offside. Despite the disallowed goal, his two earlier strikes were enough to seal the victory, signaling strong potential for his future performances.
First goal show in his third match: Salah has finally completely adapted to Turkey. The Egyptian star almost single-handedly carried his new team Trabzonspor to victory against Başakşehir (2-1).
German outlet Bild celebrated Salah's "first goal show" in his third match, suggesting he has fully adapted to Turkish football. They recounted his first goal, a tap-in after the Başakşehir goalkeeper fumbled a cross, and his audacious, though disallowed, 40-meter strike. The article concluded by mentioning the enthusiastic reception Salah received from Trabzonspor fans after the match, who celebrated him as the star of the game.
Salah carried Trabzonspor on his back. The Egyptian forward scored his first league goals for his new team. Salah actually had three goals, but VAR did not allow the Egyptian player to make a hat-trick.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.