Predicting second place finish amid squad concerns for season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Lawrence Shankland is highlighted as a key player for the upcoming season, with suggestions for potential signings like Vaclav Cerny and Jens Hjerto-Dahl. Despite a solid core, there are concerns about the squad’s depth and the inability to attract game-changing talent due to bloated roster size. The manager's strategy is to ensure the team is difficult to defeat while effectively utilizing player positions. Findlay Curtis is anticipated to be a breakout star, being one of the few younger players close to first-team readiness. The team aims to finalize its position before the season starts.
- •Shankland identified as a crucial player for the upcoming season
- •Concerns over roster size and quality of talent
- •Manager encouraged to optimize player positions
- •Findlay Curtis expected to emerge as a new star
- •Potential signings include Vaclav Cerny and Jens Hjerto-Dahl
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Season predictions: Second place & lack of game-changing quality
"Lawrence Shankland is the obvious one but from the names we've been linked with I wouldn't mind if Vaclav Cerny or Jens Hjerto-Dahl arrived. Already in the friendly games we've seen Mohamed Diomande at right midfield and he did it a few times at Hearts last season. Have to say Findlay Curtis because at the moment he's the only younger player who is close to the first team.
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