Robbie Neilson insists Hearts have zero intention of requiring a European safety net as they attempt to navigate a Europa League play-off against FC Zurich.
The Tynecastle boss is adamant the consolation of a place in the Europa Conference League which would come with failure hasn't been given any consideration. A first-leg clash with the Swiss champions tonight at St Gallen's Kybunpark comes before a winner-takes-all second-leg in Gorgie next Thursday and Neilson believes he's only got eyes for a Europa League place and not it's wee brother as they make their continental return after a six year absence.
Neilson said: “I say it all the time - when you play with Hearts you’re expected to win every game. Our fans expect us to come here, put a performance on and win the game. If we do that we get into the Europa League, that’s what we’re aiming to do.
