Hearts defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott described his group’s 4-0 loss to Sturm Graz as “embarrassing”, however says they continue to be optimistic in regards to the return leg of their Champions League qualifier subsequent week.
Fagan-Walcott made his aggressive debut within the match and says that, regardless of the heavy loss, there have been indicators of positivity.
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“It is simply robust to take. I believe while you take a look at the stats of the sport and every little thing, it is not a 4-0, however at this stage, you need to take your possibilities,” he mentioned.
“We bought possibilities as properly, and if we take them, it appears to be like like a unique recreation. However we simply must look to the subsequent one at Tynecastle and attempt to do as a lot as we are able to, as a result of the tie is just not over till the ninetieth minute at Tynecastle.
The 24-year-old added: “We won’t make excuses. We’ve got solely had a short while collectively, however we’re all grown-ups and all of us take accountability, so now we have to maintain going.
“In fact it is embarrassing, it is 4-0, however these are issues in soccer that occur. If we get too embarrassed and sink, and go to Tynecastle like that, it’s going to simply worsen.
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“So, we’ll take the embarrassment. We’ll take it and we’ll use it as energy for subsequent week. That is when it’s worthwhile to simply come collectively as a bunch and attempt to do the best issues.”