Hearts' 'laidback' build-up to Tynecastle blockbuster
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes describes the build-up to their crucial Monday night match against Rangers as deliberately low-key and relaxed. The team, currently top of the table, aims to maintain focus without overemphasizing the game too early in the week. McInnes hopes to have key players return from injury and is considering lineup changes after Sabah Kerjota's impactful substitute appearance in the recent derby win.
- ▪Derek McInnes says Hearts have deliberately avoided excessive discussion about the upcoming match against Rangers.
- ▪Hearts are top of the table and coming off a 2-1 comeback win against Hibs in the Edinburgh derby.
- ▪Sabah Kerjota, who has not started a game this season, made a significant impact as a substitute by setting up both goals in the derby win.
- ▪McInnes hopes to have either Cammy Devlin or Harry Milne return from injury for the Rangers match.
- ▪The game against third-place Rangers is considered one of Hearts' most important in decades.
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