Stephen Kingsley insists nobody at Hearts was surprised by Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat tearing up the World Cup - after he ran the show twice against the Jambos in Europe.
The Fiorentina midfielder is a target for clubs across Europe with Tottenham and Liverpool among the leading pack after his displays in Qatar. Amrabat was a stand out for the Atlas Lions as they shocked Portugal, Spain and Belgium on their way to becoming the first African nation to reach the last four of the World Cup.
But while his performances made the watching millions stand up and take notice, Kingsley says nobody at Tynecastle batted an eyelid after he helped dump them in two Europa Conference League ties earlier this season. Hearts were left reeling after a 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina in Gorgie and a 5-1 humbling in Italy. But Kingsley says that experience of top level competition has left Robbie Neilson’s side desperate for more as they target third spot.
