Lawrence Shankland Knows Hearts Have to Improve if They Are to Have Any Chance of Third Place
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Hearts' Lawrence Shankland knows that his side has to improve if they are to have any chance of securing third place in the Scottish Premiership. On Saturday, the Edinburgh side managed to snatch a 2-2 draw from 2-0 down at the break, despite being down to 10 men. This result has given Steven Naismith’s side a huge boost ahead of next week’s visit of third-placed Aberdeen.
Lawrence Shankland, who scored the last-gasp spot-kick, knows that while the point gained was important, his side needs to step up their performance if they are to have any chance of achieving their goal. He said: “The point keeps us still in the hunt so nothing’s changed and there are still three games to go. When it comes to this stage of the season it’s important that you get results and this draw may mean the difference between playing in Europe next season or not.”
Hearts have to improve their performance if they are to have any chance of third place. The Edinburgh side have to show more of the fighting spirit that they displayed against St Johnstone on Saturday and be more consistent in their performances.
They have to be more clinical in front of goal, as well as in defence. They have to make sure that they take their chances when they come, and that they don’t concede any unnecessary goals. They have to be more disciplined in their play and make sure that they don’t give away any silly fouls or cards.
The midfield has to be a lot more solid and provide more support to the strikers. They have to make sure that they are in the right positions and that they are making the right decisions. They also have to be more creative and provide more chances for the strikers.
The defence has to be more organised and they have to make sure that they are not giving away any unnecessary goals. They have to be more aware of their opponents and make sure that they are not leaving any gaps in their defence. They also have to be more aggressive in the tackle and make sure that they are not giving away any free kicks.
Hearts have to show more of the fighting spirit that they displayed against St Johnstone on Saturday and be more consistent in their performances. If they can do this, then they have a good chance of achieving their goal of third place in the Scottish Premiership.
