Rizespor coach Uçar happy with winning start, eyes two new attackers

Çaykur Rizespor Technical Director Recep Uçar shared his satisfaction with the team's strong start to the season, securing a victory in their opening match after a six-year drought. "This made all of us, our community, happy," Uçar stated, reflecting on the positive beginning.

Uçar highlighted the team's commitment to improvement, noting that they had a solid finish to the previous season and have now begun the current one well. He also expressed pleasure in starting with a win for the newly appointed club president, Ali Zeki Saruhan, and the management. "We hope the process ahead will also be good," he added.

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This made all of us, our community, happy. We hope the process ahead will also be good.

Looking ahead to their next match against Samsunspor, Uçar acknowledged the opponent's strength, citing their capable coach and squad. He anticipates a challenging game but is confident in his team's ability to perform at home, especially with the support of their fans. "We are a team that plays well at home. We want to win with the support of our fans behind us. We have a hardworking, selfless group of players."

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We are a team that plays well at home. We want to win with the support of our fans behind us. We have a hardworking, selfless group of players.

Regarding transfers, Uçar confirmed ongoing efforts to bring in two attacking players. "The transfer process can change day by day," he explained. "I have previously stated that I want to add two players to our attack. We are still working seriously on this. Our management is also working diligently every day. We hope to complete these and add the players to our squad without waiting until the last days."

Uçar also provided an update on new signing Moussa Diakite, noting the team's overall youthfulness with an average age of 27. Diakite, a Mali international, is facing a two-match suspension in Spain, with legal proceedings ongoing. The club expects clarity on his availability for the upcoming weekend soon. Uçar also clarified that two rumored transfer targets are not currently on the club's list.

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The transfer process can change day by day. I have previously stated that I want to add two players to our attack. We are still working seriously on this. Our management is also working diligently every day. We hope to complete these and add the players to our squad without waiting until the last days.