Neil Critchley has been speaking to the media before Hearts face FC Copenhagen in the Conference League on Thursday.
Here are the key points from the Tynecastle boss:
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Beni Baningime has stayed in Edinburgh to receive treatment on a knee injury but could make Sunday’s game at Kilmarnock. Frankie Kent has travelled and is fit to play.
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Critchley says Copenhagen will be the “strongest team” Hearts have faced so far in the Conference League, adding: “Technically they are a good team, they have a clear identity how they play in and out of possession.”
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Hearts “don’t want to go to the last game” – next Thursday’s visit of Petrocub – to secure the point they need to reach the play-offs.
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The Jambos boss feels Copenhagen, who are on five points – one fewer than Hearts – “need to win” this game if they are to progress.
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With Lawrence Shankland having missed from the spot in the defeat at Cercle Brugge, Critchley wouldn’t say who will take a penalty should Hearts be awarded one on Thursday.
