According to Derek McInnes, Hearts' warm-weather training in Spain serves as a chance to unwind before the intense Edinburgh derby that will significantly impact their Scottish Premiership title aspirations. With no match scheduled for the weekend, the league-leading Jambos are utilizing their time in La Manga to prepare for the final five games of their championship bid. McInnes expressed that this change of scenery allows players to focus on themselves, away from the demands of family and other obligations, and come together as a team before the high-stakes games ahead.
Hearts, currently a point ahead of Rangers, will resume their title pursuit with a crucial match against city rivals Hibernian. McInnes aims to avoid a repeat of their previous encounter, where they suffered a 3-2 loss after falling 3-0 behind.
The team is working to ensure a strong performance, acknowledging the significance of the upcoming derby and the challenge posed by Hibs, who are currently on par with their performance from the previous season.