According to Derek McInnes, Hearts' warm-weather training in Spain serves as an opportunity for the team to unwind before the intense Edinburgh derby, which is crucial to their Scottish Premiership title aspirations. With no match scheduled for the weekend, the Jambos are currently in La Manga, fine-tuning their strategy for the final five games of their championship bid.
McInnes believes this change of scenery allows players to focus on themselves, away from the demands of their personal lives, and prepares them for the forthcoming challenges. The team, currently a point ahead of Rangers, will resume their title pursuit with a visit to city rivals Hibernian. McInnes emphasized the importance of maintaining composure and avoiding overemphasis on the upcoming derby, instead focusing on ensuring a strong performance. He also acknowledged the capabilities of their opponents, Hibernian, who are on par with their previous season's performance.