I expected Mo Salah mania when walking the streets of Trabzon but one thing has surprised me about the Egyptian King

Record Sport's Scott Burns is on the Black Sea coast where the presence of one man is never far away…

By Scott Burns · Daily Record

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 8:52 AM

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Scott Burns observed that Trabzonspor fans prioritize collective team devotion over individual hype surrounding Mohamed Salah.
Trabzonspor will face Scottish Premiership side Hearts in an upcoming UEFA Conference League match.
Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis highlighted strong team spirit rather than relying solely on Salah and Fabinho.

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Scott Burns writes that despite expecting widespread individual mania for Mohamed Salah in Trabzon following the forward's move from Liverpool, the local atmosphere remains intensely focused on the collective identity of Trabzonspor. The Turkish club is set to host Scottish side Hearts in an upcoming UEFA Conference League encounter.

Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis emphasized team unity over focusing purely on high-profile figures such as Salah and Fabinho. Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken acknowledged Salah's world-class quality but stated his squad must deliver a strong collective effort to nullify the hosts.

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