Sparta Defender Suchomel on Lyon Loss: 'It Hurts, but Everyone Must Start with Themselves'

Sparta Prague defender Martin Suchomel expressed disappointment following the team's 0-3 defeat against Lyon, which ended their Champions League aspirations. Suchomel was directly involved in the play that led to Lyon's second goal, a moment he described as a lapse in defensive positioning.

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I didn't close down the space properly there, and then Lyon's quality decided it.

"I didn't close down the space properly there, and then Lyon's quality decided it," Suchomel stated, referring to the precise pass that set up an easy finish. He acknowledged that while Lyon's quality was evident, such opportunities are not always converted, but in this instance, it proved decisive.

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Such actions they try a few times, and eventually, it just goes through.

Despite the significant loss, Suchomel maintained that the team possesses a strong core. However, he emphasized the importance of individual accountability, asserting that "everyone has to start with themselves." The defeat marks a setback for Sparta Prague, highlighting areas for improvement as they look to regroup after their European exit.

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It hurts, but everyone has to start with themselves. We have a strong team.