Hearts captain Christophe Berra today admitted what many of the club’s supporters already knew – Hearts are presently not a good team.
Hearts are just one point off bottom place in the Ladbrokes Premiership having won just twice in 15 games. The former Scotland defender was speaking in the wake of Hearts salvaging a point at home to Livingston on Wednesday evening.
“We need a big improvement in our performances in our games,” he said. “Hearts have good players but we’re not a good team right now. Individuals, everything, we need to gel as a team. There are a lot of games to still play for, but the games start getting less and less. We need to make sure we are on it. We are in for a fight no matter what.
“It’s tough. No team is going to lie over. Teams are better prepared this day and age in this league. Teams may not have as good so-called individuals, but they are more difficult to beat.”
“We just need to win games at the moment. Someone new will be coming in. Whenever that will be I’m not sure, I’m sure it will be sooner than later,” added Berra, whose side travel to Motherwell on Saturday.
“We are like anyone, there is frustration. But our job is to turn up at training and do what Austin wants to do, or on a Saturday and try to win games. That’s been the biggest frustration.
“I’m sure it will give us a big lift when someone comes in. We do need it, there’s no doubt about that. I think everyone can see it.
“I’m sure they will be working extremely hard to get it over the line.”
Hearts are likely to be without Steven Naismith for Saturday’s meeting with Motherwell at Fir Park.
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