Trabzonspor vs Ferencvaros: Europa League play-off first leg, Salah
Trabzonspor welcome Ferencvaros for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off tie on Wednesday, 20 August 2026, with a place in the competition proper at stake. The Turkish side are aiming to build a lead before next week’s return in Budapest, while the Hungarian champions arrive battle-hardened after a long qualifying run.
Team News and Injury Latest
Trabzonspor’s headline summer signing Mohamed Salah is available after making his competitive debut as a substitute in the weekend’s Super Lig draw. The Egyptian forward’s arrival adds star power, but the hosts are without midfielder Ernest Muci and defender Arseniy Batagov, both missing from the squad. Ferencvaros have no fresh injury concerns following their third-round success and are expected to field the same core that has navigated three qualifying ties.
Trabzonspor Form Guide
Trabzonspor began their domestic campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Kasimpasa on 16 August, a match in which Salah was introduced from the bench alongside fellow new faces. Pre-season results were mixed — a 2-1 defeat at Goztepe, a 1-0 victory over Udinese, and a 1-0 loss to Sassuolo — leaving the side still searching for rhythm under the new campaign.