Mohamed Salah captained Trabzonspor for the first time during the match against KuPS on Thursday, in the first round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, with the team's regular captain, Stefan Figueiredo Pereira, absent due to injury.
The decision to grant the captaincy to Mohamed Salah adds a special significance to his participation in the match, as he takes on the responsibility of leading the team on the pitch in the European encounter, where Trabzonspor begins its journey in the continental competition.
Mohamed Salah's participation carries a notable paradox, as he missed Egypt's match against South Sudan during the recent international break due to the game being played on artificial turf, according to the Egyptian Football Association.
Egypt's coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, decided to rest Mohamed Salah for the match due to concerns about the pitch conditions and the possibility of injury. However, the player appeared as a starter for his Turkish team Trabzonspor in their match against Kups, which is being held on an artificial pitch.
Mohamed Salah's situation has drawn the attention of Finnish media ahead of the match, with questions surrounding his potential participation on this surface, before he confirmed his presence in the starting lineup for Trabzonspor.
The Turkish team aims to make a strong start in the UEFA Europa Conference League by winning against Kups and securing their first three points in the league stage.
