According to Derek McInnes, Hearts' warm-weather training in Spain serves as a chance to experience some tranquility before the intense Edinburgh derby, which is vital to their Scottish Premiership title aspirations. Currently, the team is enjoying a change of scenery in La Manga, preparing themselves for the final five games of their campaign.
With a one-point lead over Rangers, Hearts will resume their title pursuit with a visit to city rivals Hibernian. McInnes stated that the change of environment allows players to focus on themselves and their preparation, away from the demands of their daily lives. This brief period of calmness enables the team to regroup and prepare for the upcoming challenges. McInnes is working to prevent a repeat of their previous loss to Hibernian, where they trailed 3-0 before losing 3-2.
He emphasized the importance of not getting too caught up in the upcoming derby game, instead focusing on producing a strong performance. McInnes acknowledges that Hibernian is a capable team, and it is crucial for Hearts to do their job well to secure a win.