admin“It is a very difficult night for us. We came into the game believing we could perform much better, but what we showed on the pitch was simply not good enough.
“We made too many mistakes, particularly in important moments. When you concede goals the way we did, you make it extremely difficult for yourself. We have to take responsibility because there are no excuses.
On the result:
“To lose 4–1 at home is embarrassing, and we understand the supporters’ frustration. They deserve much better from us. We cannot hide from that. The players are disappointed, and so am I.
On the defensive performance:
“We were not aggressive enough, we gave them too much space and we allowed them to play with confidence. Once you give a team that kind of opportunity, you will be punished.
On the players’ reaction:
“I expect a reaction. Talking is not enough now. We have to show it on the training pitch and then in the next match. Every player must understand the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt.
On pressure following the defeat:
“I know how football works. When you lose heavily, questions will be asked. That is normal. My focus is on improving the team and making sure we respond quickly.
“We cannot change what happened tonight, but we can control what happens next. The only acceptable response is to work harder, learn from this performance and come back stronger.
On the supporters:
“I understand their anger. They travelled here, they supported us and they expected a performance. Tonight, we did not give them one. The best way to apologise is not with words—it is with our football.”
Eckert concluded:
“This result hurts, but it must also be a lesson. We have to be honest with ourselves, identify what went wrong and make sure we never allow a performance like this to happen again.”
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