Wouter Vrancken backs shell-shocked Hearts stars to bounce back from Celtic thrashing ahead of Mo Salah Euro crunch

WOUTER VRANCKEN has told his shellshocked stars: We’re all in this together. The Jambos have just a few days to recover from this humiliation before taking on Mo Salah and Trabzonspor on Thursday night. But their Belgian boss believes he…

By Bill Leckie · The Scottish Sun

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:37 PM

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Wouter Vrancken backed Hearts to rebound from a heavy defeat to Celtic ahead of their upcoming European match.
Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 at Parkhead following early set-piece goals and multiple individual errors.
Hearts are scheduled to face Mo Salah and Trabzonspor in European competition on Thursday night.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken has backed his squad to rebound from a heavy 7-1 defeat against Celtic ahead of their upcoming European clash. The Jambos suffered the heavy league loss at Parkhead, leaving traveling supporters dejected, but the Belgian coach insisted his players share the responsibility and have the character required to bounce back.

Vrancken noted that individual errors and early set-piece goals undermined the team, but he refused to blame individuals or alter his preferred tactical approach. Hearts must quickly refocus as they prepare to face Mo Salah and Turkish side Trabzonspor in European competition on Thursday night.

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