Hearts to 'go for it' in Champions League quest
Head coach Wouter Vrancken insists Hearts will "go for it" as they prepare to start their Champions League qualifying campaign at Sturm Graz on Tuesday.
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken says his side will “go for it” when they begin their Champions League qualifying campaign away to Sturm Graz on Tuesday.
The Scottish club face the Austrian side in the first leg of their bid to reach the competition proper, with Vrancken setting a positive tone ahead of the tie. According to a monitored public feed from BBC Sports, he is urging Hearts to approach the match with ambition rather than caution as they open their European campaign.
The fixture marks an important early test for Hearts as they look to advance through qualifying. With the first leg taking place in Austria, the Edinburgh club will need a disciplined performance to give themselves a chance of progress ahead of the return match.
Vrancken’s comments suggest Hearts intend to take the initiative rather than sit back and protect themselves in the opening meeting. That approach reflects the scale of the challenge they face, but also the confidence required to compete at this stage of the tournament.
Champions League qualifying often leaves little room for error, and Hearts will know that a strong display against Sturm Graz could shape the rest of their European journey. For a club chasing a place among the continent’s elite, the away leg offers both a hurdle and an opportunity.
The report, based on a monitored public feed, indicates that Hearts are preparing to play with intent as they step into one of the biggest ties of their season.
Source: BBC Sports - https://www.bbc.co.ukundefined/?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
