The midfielder told The Sun that he was heart-broken after Wednesday's defeat to Lyon:

"After three games we were in a very good situation and our aim was to qualify. We didn't and it's a big disappointment for us.

"You always want to play at the highest level and that's the Champions League.

"The UEFA Cup isn't the biggest competition and now we have no choice but to play in it.

"Everybody is very disappointed and it was a very bad moment for every one of our players in the dressing room."