Nordsjaelland boss reveals how he’s got inside scoop on Hearts ahead of Conference League battle

The Danes are in the capital on Thursday night on matchday one of Europe's third tier club competition

By Scott Burns · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Nordsjaelland manager Jens Olsen gathered tactical advice on Hearts from former head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup.
Hearts previously eliminated Thorup's Rapid Vienna side on penalties in the European play-off round.
Olsen identified Josh McPake, Claudio Braga, James Wilson, Calvin Miller, and Jordi Altena as major threats.

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Nordsjaelland manager Jens Olsen revealed he gathered insight on Hearts from former boss Johannes Hoff Thorup and analyst Alan Arac ahead of their UEFA Conference League match. Thorup's Rapid Vienna previously faced the Scottish side during the play-off round. Olsen aims to guide the Danish club out of a European group stage for the first time in their history.

Olsen highlighted several key Hearts players, specifically praising Josh McPake, Claudio Braga, James Wilson, Calvin Miller, and right-back Jordi Altena. Nordsjaelland captain Tobias Salquist also expressed confidence ahead of facing the Tynecastle atmosphere.

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