St. Juste’s debut to forget, ex-Sporting man struggles in PSV v Feyenoord | OneFootball

Jeremiah St. Juste swapped Sporting for Feyenoord just over a week ago and had, this Sunday, a debut to forget against PSV. The Rotterdam team was clearly defeated 3-0, conceding three goals in the first 17 minutes, and the center-back ended up being substituted at halftime.

"I felt good, but at certain moments maybe I need a bit more rhythm. I think that will come with time", he admitted, acknowledging his lack of match rhythm in an interview with ESPN. Gonçalo Borges, former Porto forward, was sent off in the 84th minute with a straight red card.

After the match, the defender, who played for Sporting between 2022 and 2026, also confessed he was left with mixed feelings. "I’m happy to be back. Happy to be back on the pitch and playing football. But the game was tough".

"We’re at a stage where we have no other option. We have to do it. It’s the only way now. In my opinion, there’s no longer room for a soft approach", said St. Juste, about the critical moment the team of Robin Van Persie is going through.

The 29-year-old defender emphasized the need for greater individual and collective responsibility. "It’s about taking responsibility for the tasks we have. We have to look each other in the eye and each of us has to look in the mirror. Certain situations have to be much, much better".

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