Mo Salah’s hopes of European silverware this season came to a disappointing end on Thursday -Credit:ATTILA KISBENEDEK, AFP via Getty ImagesTrabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke has resigned immediately after the Turkish club’s UEFA Europa League qualifying hopes were shattered by Ferencváros. Mo Salah’s new side were thrashed 4-0 in Hungary, having already fallen behind by a single goal in the first leg at home.It was only the Liverpool icon’s third start since joining the Turkish club on a free transfer earlier this month. Salah had netted his first two goals for Trabzonspor against Istanbul Başakşehir on Sunday, and had hoped to spearhead their fightback against Ferencváros.However, the night got off to a disastrous start when Republic of Ireland international Callum O’Dowda headed the hosts in front, extending their aggregate advantage. Trabzonspor attempted to regroup at the break, but their faint hopes of progression were effectively extinguished when they conceded two further goals and had a man sent off within five minutes, as per The Mirror.Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign Arsenal star and sends Marcus Rashford warningUEFA Champions League 2026/27 draw results: Premier League teams learn opponents -Credit:Hakan Burak Altunoz/Anadolu via Getty ImagesTekke had seen enough and hauled Salah off in the 64th minute, presumably with Monday’s away fixture against Amed Sportif in the Turkish Süper Lig in mind. The Egyptian was recruited for his ability to perform on the European stage, but will not get the opportunity to demonstrate it following Trabzonspor’s dismal elimination.Salah, 34, wasn’t the sole former Premier League player accountable for the crushing loss. Andre Onana – on loan from Manchester United – guarded the net, while ex-Manchester City defender Stefan Savić and former Southampton forward Paul Onuachu were also included in Tekke’s starting eleven.In a shocking post-game interview, the Trabzonspor boss declared live on broadcast that he was stepping down effective immediately. “I am resigning from a very honorable position,” Tekke revealed.”Today’s defeat is unacceptable. Misfortunes and bad luck are all acceptable, but I cannot accept this. I cannot sleep with this feeling. May everyone forgive me. We did our best.”To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HEREThe 48-year-old continued: “We had a very sad night. Of course, the reason is me and my team! It was a sad night for both our country and our club.”Until the red card, it seemed like a match that would go well. As a result, we couldn’t qualify for the Europa League. For 18 months, day and night, my team and I have been thinking about how we can do better.”The team will be much, much better, that’s for sure. I won’t elaborate further. Nobody knows. As of now, I am resigning from my position after 18 months. I think I have the right to punish myself in this way.”
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