Why did Trabzonspor exclude Enis Bardhi, Mislav Oršić, Stefano Denswil, and Umut Bozok from the squad?

According to the official statement from Trabzonspor, the club has excluded Enis Bardhi, Mislav Oršić, Stefano Denswil, and Umut Bozok from the squad.

WHY WERE BARDHI, ORSIC, DENSWIL, AND UMUT BOZOK EXCLUDED FROM THE SQUAD?

According to the statement from Trabzonspor, the decision to exclude the players was made jointly by President Ertuğrul Doğan, Vice President Zeyyat Kafkas, and Head Coach Şenol Güneş in order to improve performance.

WHEN WILL BARDHI, ORSIC, DENSWIL, AND UMUT BOZOK PLAY?

As a result of the decision taken as of 10.11.2024, these players have been indefinitely excluded from the squad and will train separately from the team.

The date they will return to the team is not yet clear.

Here are the 4 players excluded from the squad and the likely reasons for their exclusion...

WHY WAS ENIS BARDHI EXCLUDED FROM THE SQUAD?

29-year-old Enis Bardhi, who was transferred from Levante in 2022 for a fee of 3 million Euros, is among the players excluded from the squad.

Bardhi has failed to score in 13 official matches this season, contributing only 1 assist. Furthermore, Bardhi has not scored in 8 Süper Lig matches, providing only 1 assist.

It is believed that Bardhi was excluded due to his performance and his inability to contribute with goals and assists.

WHY WAS STEFANO DENSWIL EXCLUDED FROM THE SQUAD?

31-year-old Surinamese-born Stefano Denswil, who joined the team on a free transfer from Bologna in 2022, failed to provide sufficient defensive contribution for Trabzonspor, which has conceded 14 goals in 11 matches.

WHY WAS UMUT BOZOK EXCLUDED FROM THE SQUAD?

Umut Bozok, who was transferred from Lorient in 2022 and has even worn the national team jersey once, has received a total of 40 minutes of playing time in the Süper Lig this season.

The 28-year-old player scored 1 goal in those 40 minutes of play.

WHY WAS MISLAV ORSIC EXCLUDED FROM THE SQUAD?

Mislav Orsic, who was transferred from Southampton last season for a fee of 2.4 million Euros, has provided only 1 assist in 8 official matches. Orsic has no goals or assists in the Süper Lig. It is thought that Orsic was excluded due to his performance and his inability to contribute with goals and assists.