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Derek McInnes provides Hearts assessment as he doesn't consider Europa Conference League factor

Derek McInnes isn't expecting tiredness to be a factor that impacts Hearts when they come to Rugby Park tomorrow.

The Jambos are in the midst of a gruelling schedule across their Premiership and Europa Conference League endeavours, heading to Rugby Park less than 72 hours after a 3-0 Tynecastle defeat to Fiorentina. Killie boss McInnes has been there as manager of Aberdeen and insists it's not easy to deal with, but does not think it will impact how Robbie Neilson's side perform.

He told Ayrshire Live: “Having had the experience of playing in Europe on a Thursday, the Sunday game can come too quickly. It is easier if you are winning but Hearts have a strong squad and they are trying to cope with domestic and European football. “They have had a lot of injuries, sometimes three games in a week can have an impact on you. They are in Europe for a reason and they have kept the majority of the squad together.

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