Vrancken has no concerns about Hearts’ ability to handle their return to Celtic Park five months on from their final-day anguish at the hands of O’Neill’s side.
Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken has insisted his players must not live in the past as they prepare to face Celtic at Celtic Park on Sunday. The match marks Hearts' first visit back since losing the Premiership title on the final day of last season, when Celtic won 3-1 on May 16. Vrancken, who replaced Derek McInnes, expressed confidence that the squad will maintain positive energy rather than dwell on previous disappointment.
Both teams enter Sunday's contest following midweek European commitments. Hearts drew 1-1 at home against Nordsjaelland in the Conference League, while Celtic suffered a 4-1 Europa League defeat to Benfica. Vrancken emphasized the need to carry forward the energy from their European performance amid a demanding fixture schedule.
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