Hearts boss Daniel Stendel was required to reshape the squad inherited from Craig Levein in January. While a number of players left, four arrived. The German feels the squad is in a better position than before the transfer window and is confident that the team are more than good enough to lift the club out of the bottom two and into a loftier league position.
9. LM: Donis Avdijaj
Brought in to add more pace and creativity to the team. Stendel will expect him to improve and provide bigger contributions in the final third. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
10. ST: Liam Boyce
The Northern Irishman has hit two goals in two games and has already struck up a strong partnership with Steven Naismith. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
11. ST: Steven Naismith
The club's talisman and captain. Struck up a fine striking relationship with Liam Boyce. Photo: Alan Rennie - SNS Group