Derek McInnes, the head coach of Hearts, believes their upcoming match against Edinburgh rivals Hibs could be their most challenging game yet as they strive to secure the Scottish Premiership title. With only five games remaining, Hearts currently sit one point ahead of Rangers at the top of the league. McInnes expressed his pride in the team's efforts but acknowledged the significance of their remaining fixtures. The coach recognizes that the final stretch of the season will be crucial in determining the title winner.
Hearts have a strong head-to-head record against top-six teams this season but suffered a loss in their last visit to Easter Road in December. McInnes is aware that Hibs will be highly motivated to hinder Hearts' title aspirations, particularly in front of their home crowd. The coach also revealed that influential player Oisín McEntee will miss the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury.