Hearts midfield decimated further as Wouter Vrancken issues warning over Mo Salah fixation

Another formidable task awaits Hearts in Turkey after Celtic Park thrashing…

Scotsman

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:19 PM

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Wouter Vrancken warned Hearts not to focus solely on Mohamed Salah during their Conference League match against Trabzonspor.
Injuries have ruled out four Hearts central midfield options, including Blair Spittal, Tom Renaud, Ageu, and Oisin McEntee.
Centre-back Stuart Findlay did not travel due to a groin problem alongside McEntee's calf injury.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken has warned his side not to focus solely on Mohamed Salah ahead of their Conference League clash against Trabzonspor. Following a 7-1 Scottish Premiership loss to Celtic, Hearts traveled to Turkey to face a Trabzonspor squad led by the Egyptian forward, who has scored nine goals in 11 games since arriving from Liverpool.

Vrancken confirmed additional squad difficulties as injuries have depleted his midfield options. Hearts are now without four preferred central midfielders in Blair Spittal, Tom Renaud, Ageu, and Oisin McEntee, while centre-back Stuart Findlay also remained home due to a groin injury.

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