On 2026-10-14, Thomas Reis stood before reporters at Tammelan Stadı for a press conference that covered the team’s immediate future. He addressed a range of topics that had been circulating in the press. The setting was the same venue where the upcoming match would be played, and Reis used the moment to address a range of topics that had been circulating in the press. He spoke in Turkish, delivering a series of statements that were later quoted across four clean sources. The conference was not merely a routine update; it framed the next few days as a critical stretch in the season, with the coach emphasizing that the squad’s preparation had been thorough despite a short turnaround.
Reis opened by acknowledging the difficulty of the schedule ahead. "Zorlu bir sürece giriyoruz, 3 günde 1 maç oynayacağız," he said, noting that the team would face a match every three days. He immediately followed this with a vote of confidence: "Bunu ��karabilecek gayet iyi bir kadromuz var." He added that the aim was to field the strongest possible line‑up each time: "Yar�n en iyi kadromuzla sahada olaca��z." This sentiment was echoed later when he repeated, "Yar�n en iyi kadromuzla sahada olacağız," underscoring a consistent message that the team would rely on its best available players for the imminent fixture.
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A significant portion of the questioning revolved around the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. Reis deflected direct answers, stating, "Salah'ın oynayıp oynamayacağını söyleyecek değilim, yarın göreceğiz." He later clarified that the final decision on Salah’s place in the starting XI would be made the next day: "Salah'�n durumuna, ilk 11'e yar�n karar verece�iz." and again, "Salah'ın durumuna, ilk 11'e yarın karar vereceğiz." Throughout, Reis emphasized that every player in the squad was ready to contribute: "Kadromuzdaki her oyuncu da bu �artta oynamaya haz�r" and "Kadromuzdaki t�m oyuncular oynamaya haz�r durumda." The stance was clear—while Salah’s involvement remained uncertain, the depth of the squad meant that any absence could be compensated without sacrificing quality.
He stressed the need for defensive solidity, especially given the team’s recent experiences: "Galatasaray maçı dönemi kolay olmadı.
Beyond personnel, Reis touched on tactical priorities. He stressed the need for defensive solidity, especially given the team’s recent experiences: "Galatasaray maçı dönemi kolay olmadı. Çok kısa çalışabildik. Milli takımlarında oynayan çok fazla oyuncumuz var. Bizimle beraber değillerdi. Bizimle olan oyunculara kendi felsefimizi anlattık. Bizim yapmamız gereken şey savunmada iyi durabilmek, hücum ederken de savunmada iyi durabilmek." He framed defense as a prerequisite for offensive success, adding that once the back line was organized, scoring would become easier: "Biz gol bulma şansı yüksek bir takımız. İyi savunma yaptıktan sonra bizim adımıza gol atmak daha kolay."
Reis also highlighted the versatility of a specific player, Onana, describing him as an asset who could function almost like an extra man on the pitch: "Onana'yı artı 1 oyuncu olarak sahada değerlendirebiliriz. Oyun kurulumunda büyük faydalar, fırsatlar oluşturabilir." This comment suggested that Onana’s ability to contribute both defensively and in build‑up play was a tactical advantage the coach intended to exploit.
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Finally, Reis placed the upcoming match within the broader context of the UEFA Conference League. He reminded listeners that his own experience in the competition would inform the approach: "Benim de Konferans Ligi tecr�bem var." He dismissed distractions, making it clear that his focus was solely on the imminent fixture: "Benim konuşmak istedi�im ma� Be�ikta� ma�� de�il, yar�nki ma�." The ultimate goal, as Reis framed it, was to deliver the team’s best effort and secure a victory: "En iyimizi verip galip gelmek istiyoruz." He closed with a reminder that the squad’s readiness and the coach’s confidence were rooted in the belief that the team possessed the quality to navigate the congested schedule and advance in Europe.
As of the press conference on 2026-10-14, Thomas Reis had laid out a clear narrative: the squad is strong enough to handle a match every three days, defensive organization is paramount, Onana offers tactical flexibility, and Mohamed Salah’s starting status will be decided after the team’s final training session. The message to supporters and observers was one of measured optimism—confidence in the roster’s quality, coupled with a pragmatic acknowledgment of the challenges posed by a tight calendar and the need to earn a result on the pitch.
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