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Tomas Soucek Opens Up About Insomnia, Depression Struggles

11/11/2025

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Tomas Soucek, West Ham midfielder and Czech Republic captain, has revealed in his autobiography Suk that he struggled with insomnia and depression and considered retirement due to these issues.
Soucek said the condition began two years ago and left him ashamed, silent even with his family.
Soucek faced every match without sleep but helped West Ham win the 2023 Conference League and celebrated with a helicopter spin.

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Tomas Soucek, West Ham midfielder and Czech Republic captain, has revealed in his autobiography Suk that he struggled with insomnia and depression and considered retirement due to these issues.
Soucek said the condition began two years ago and left him ashamed, silent even with his family.
Soucek faced every match without sleep but helped West Ham win the 2023 Conference League and celebrated with a helicopter spin.