Salah Scores Brace in Turkey Debut as Onuachu Faces Goal Drought Pressure

Mohamed Salah made an immediate impact in his first Turkish Super Lig start for Trabzonspor, scoring a brace in their 2-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir. The veteran Egyptian forward, who joined Trabzonspor on a two-year deal after leaving Liverpool, nearly completed a hat-trick, with one late goal disallowed for offside. Salah's impressive debut comes as pressure intensifies on his new teammate, Paul Onuachu. Onuachu, last season's top scorer in the league with 22 goals, is currently in a significant goal drought, having failed to find the net in seven consecutive league matches. Trabzonspor's coaching staff, including head coach Fatih Tekke, have reportedly met with Onuachu to address his scoring struggles. Experienced players like Salah and Stefan Savic are also working to boost his confidence. Salah, who scored 257 goals for Liverpool over nine years, signed with the Turkish club on a reported weekly wage of £280,000. This was his third appearance for Trabzonspor, following substitute outings and a start in a Europa League playoff match. His quick adaptation and scoring prowess offer a stark contrast to Onuachu's current difficulties.