GOLAZONEWSTomáš Souček reveals two-year battle with insomnia
- West Ham midfielder Tomáš Souček detailed his sleep struggles in a new autobiography.
- The Czech Republic captain played matches for two years without sleeping.
- Soucek sought professional help after considering retirement from the sport.
West Ham United midfielder and Czech Republic captain Tomáš Souček has revealed a private struggle with chronic insomnia that lasted for two years. In his autobiography, titled "SUK", the player explained that he frequently participated in matches without having slept at all the previous night. Soucek described the physical and mental toll of the condition, noting that he often felt intense frustration and physical symptoms while trying to rest.
The severity of the issue led Soucek to consider retiring from professional football entirely. To address the problem, the midfielder sought assistance from medical specialists. These revelations come as Soucek prepares to lead the Czech national team in their UEFA Nations League fixture against Spain.