Sabri Guendouz knows his Hearts time is coming as emotion rips out of new call up ahead of international bow

The Frenchman is confident in his ability to earn a start under Wouter Vrancken while Sabah Kerjota prepares for first Albania game

By Ross Pilcher · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 7:38 AM

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Sabri Guendouz believes he will soon secure a regular starting spot at Hearts under manager Wouter Vrancken.
Guendouz signed with Hearts from Belgian club Beerschot in an £850,000 summer transfer.
The 26-year-old Frenchman has made nine appearances and four starts for the Scottish Premiership side this season.

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Hearts attacking midfielder Sabri Guendouz remains confident that he will earn a regular spot in the starting lineup under manager Wouter Vrancken. The 26-year-old Frenchman arrived from Beerschot in the summer for an £850,000 fee but has started only four matches across nine appearances this season. Following an impactful substitute appearance in a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock, Guendouz expressed trust in his abilities across multiple attacking positions.

Vrancken has primarily selected Calvin Miller, Josh McPake, and Claudio Braga in attacking areas behind striker James Wilson. Additionally, teammate Saba Kerjota has competed for attacking opportunities while earning his first senior international call-up for Albania ahead of their fixture against Belarus.

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