Hearts face a crucial match against Aberdeen as they seek to escape the bottom of the Premiership.
Hearts started strong after Critchley’s appointment, winning three out of five games. However, they have now lost four in a row. Critchley will remind his players that two losses were in the Conference League, and the others were against top teams.
In their last match against Cercle Brugge, Hearts showed some promise but lost 2-0. Lawrence Shankland missed a penalty that could have changed the game. Now, they face a tough challenge as Aberdeen arrives, looking to hand Hearts their fourth straight home defeat.
Aberdeen has also faced some challenges recently. After a strong start under manager Jimmy Thelin, they have only won once in their last four games. They are coming off a thrilling match against Hibs, where they conceded a late equalizer.
Shankland, who scored 33 goals last season, is eager to break his scoring drought. He hopes to exploit any weaknesses in the Dons’ defense. Hearts aim to extend their unbeaten run against Aberdeen at home, having not lost to them there since May 2017.
Meanwhile, Rangers are looking to build on their impressive 4-1 Europa League win over Nice. Manager Philippe Clement feels a mix of joy and frustration. The win boosts their chances of advancing in Europe, but their domestic performance has been disappointing.
Clement is under pressure after a poor start to the league season, with Rangers earning just four points from their first five away games. However, upcoming matches against St Johnstone, Kilmarnock, and Ross County offer a chance to improve their league standing.
Rangers have a good record against St Johnstone, winning both encounters this season and their last three visits to McDiarmid Park without conceding. They hope to continue this trend and regain confidence in the league.
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