Konyaspor is set to host Çaykur Rizespor for the first match of the 2026-27 season on August 15. The team, under technical director Ilhan Palut, continues its preparations and will hold a training session on August 9.
Under the leadership of technical director İlhan Palut, Konyaspor's preparations continued with their second training session before facing Rizespor in the first match of the season. The training began at Murat Kurum Tesisleri and included warm-up exercises as well as participation from young players.
The green-and-white team will hold a training session on August 9 at 10:30 AM to continue its preparations for this first encounter. Palut has various strategies and plans in place for the match against Rizespor, which marks the beginning of the season.
Konyaspor's general manager Doğukan Yıldırım stated, 'The team is preparing very well for the start of the season.' He also added, 'This first match against Rizespor will be a good indicator of our performance and energy going into the rest of the season.'
Konyaspor plans to continue its preparations for the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a new beginning. The team aims to achieve success by putting in effort throughout the season.
Preparations Continue
The training session on August 9 will involve both veteran and young players, ensuring that everyone is prepared for the upcoming match. Coach Palut has emphasized the importance of teamwork and strategy during these sessions.
Team Manager's Statement
Doğukan Yıldırım expressed his satisfaction with the team’s progress: 'We are very pleased with how well the team is preparing.' He highlighted the significance of this first match, saying, 'It will be a crucial test for us to see where we stand and what areas we need to improve upon as the season progresses.'
