Thomas Reis: I am disappointed with my team's performance

In the UEFA Conference League matchday 6 fixture, Samsunspor faced German side Mainz away from home, losing 2-0 and failing to secure a spot in the top 8. Finishing the league phase in 12th place, the red-and-whites' German manager Thomas Reis evaluated the match during the press conference held after the game.

"I am disappointed with my team's performance"

Expressing that he was not satisfied with theperformanceshown by his players, Samsunspor managerThomas Reis said, "To befrank,regardingthe next match I don't want to say much.I am disappointed with the performancewe showed today. When we look at Mainz, theydeserved to win today. Because we did not show that aggression induelsand they won the second balls,while we lost them. Emre KılınWe had a very clearopportunity that we created.If we had been able toconvertthat chance into a goal, we would have normally taken a 1-0 lead,and perhaps we would be talking about different things right now. HWe aresad about the performances we have shown," he said.

He noted that they are competing with a thin squad and thatthe fact thatNtcham, who returnedfrom injury, was injured again has saddened them.Expressing histhoughts, Reis said, "Olivier Ntchamsuffered a muscle injury. He injured his hamstring. Of course, this was not good for us. We are already having to continue with manyabsences, andhaving this happenduring this period saddened us. It was evident in the match. The teamThere is also some fatigue in the team. Because we havemanyabsences, we aretrying to give chances to youngplayers. But of course, this situation can be difficultfor them as well. Because coming into the game as a substitute was difficult for every player.as it is, itis also difficult for young players. We need to continue on our path in someway. After all, in a veryshort timelater, we have a matchthat we need to play on Sunday. Then, after another short break, we have a cup match that we need to play. I hope our injured players will join us again in the shortestpossible timethey are. Actually this situation is a difficult period for us. Due to the existing injuries, we are going through a difficult process, but one we have to continue on our path in this way," he said.

News Source: İHA