![]() With Europe no longer a concern and Steven Naismith now confirmed as head coach, might the Jambos find more stability once action resumes? With new signings being bedded in amid a hectic schedule, Hearts have struggled to field a settled line-up and their 11 starting XI changes is the second highest behind Hibs. Goalkeeper Zander Clark's save percentage of 85.7 is the highest in the division. The Australian is part of a backline that has conceded just twice - a joint low with Rangers - although the XG against of 4.12 points to Hearts still coughing up chances. Indeed, the player with the most touches in the Premiership is Jambos defender Kye Rowles (304). Hearts are seeing plenty of the ball - only Celtic can top their 66.3% possession - but it could be argued it's too sterile and safe. The striker's 13 shots and 31 touches in the opposition box are both a league high, but he has netted just one goal from an XG of 1.62. Hearts have mustered 16 efforts on target and it's a galling stat that their conversion rate of 3.9% is the worst in the league.Įven Lawrence Shankland - the go-to man for goals - isn't reaching his usual high standards. ![]() This is backed up by the fact Hearts' total shots (52) and number of touches in the opposition box (119) are bettered only by the Old Firm. Hearts' expected goals (XG) of 4.46 suggests they are lacking a ruthless streak. They have drawn a blank in the last three matches and netted just twice overall - the joint lowest total along with St Johnstone. It's clear Hearts aren't firing on all cylinders in attacking areas. Four points from four games makes it a far from spectacular opening to the Premiership season for Hearts.Īlbeit they've had European qualifiers to contend with, but the Tynecastle men headed into the international break on something of a downer after back-to-back defeat league defeats.
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