Lawrence Shankland says Hearts' ever-growing injury list and European football exploits is 'not an excuse' for their recent run of results.
Robbie Neilson's men headed to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen off the back of a 5-1 Europa Conference League drubbing by Fiorentina looking to bounce back and get a win under their belts but they once again left empty handed with the hosts running out 2-0 winners.
Key players like Craig Halkett, Kye Rowles, Liam Boyce, Beni Baningime, Nat Akinson and Michael Smith all missed the trip north for the capital club while they suffered further injury issues with Andy Halliday and Peter Haring having to come off. The latest defeat leaves Hearts sitting seventh in the Premiership table and three points behind Edinburgh rivals Hibs in third spot, having played one game less.
