Kabasakal Apologizes After Trabzonspor Red Card Incident

Trabzonspor secured a 3-0 away victory against Samsunspor in the Trendyol Super Lig seventh week, while midfielder Melih Kabasakal apologized after receiving a red card during the match on October 10, 2026, according to mackolik.com.

Mackolik.com reported that Kabasakal described the dismissal as unacceptable and said he had received the first red card of his career. The midfielder addressed his teammates and supporters after the incident.

"My high motivation for the match and my desire to win caused a momentary uncontrolled action, which created an unacceptable result for both me and my team. The anger I feel toward myself for leaving my team short-handed on the field will not pass easily. However, I will learn the necessary lesson from this incident and be much more careful and controlled so that something like this does not happen again.

First of all, I sincerely apologize to my coach, my teammates and the great Trabzonspor fans. I am aware of the responsibility carried by this jersey. From now on, I will do everything I can to make up for this mistake with the effort, discipline and dedication I show on the field." said Melih Kabasakal, Trabzonspor midfielder.

According to 61saat.com, Tim Jabol-Folcarelli also spoke after the match at Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium, where he returned to action late in the game after being out of the squad. He said entering with a 3-0 lead was a positive moment for him and the team.

"First of all, I can say that it is a good feeling. Returning to the field and being able to join the game. Even though it was only the last 10 minutes, I entered the field to help my teammates while we had a clear 3-0 score. After a clear 3-0 result, I can say that everything was good, everything was perfect for me and the team." said Tim Jabol-Folcarelli, Trabzonspor player.

Folcarelli evaluated the team's training process under the coach, highlighting the intensity demanded during practices and matches, according to 61saat.com.

"First of all, I cannot say there have been too many tactical changes with the coach. However, we all know the intense and high-tempo training process. We really have very intense training sessions.

Our coach wants high intensity both in training and matches. We run a lot with and without the ball." said Tim Jabol-Folcarelli, Trabzonspor player.

The midfielder added that the coach's approach gave players confidence and freedom, while noting Trabzonspor had completed two matches without conceding a goal, including a previous 4-0 win, according to 61saat.com.

"Our coach gives us freedom and confidence. I think this worked very well today. We scored three beautiful goals as a team.

We are very happy that we won 3-0 today. We scored three goals and conceded none. We previously had a 4-0 win, and now we have a 3-0 win.

We have completed two matches without conceding a goal with our coach." said Tim Jabol-Folcarelli, Trabzonspor player.