Neil Critchley addressed the media ahead of Hearts’ Conference League fixture against FC Copenhagen on Thursday. The Tynecastle manager provided the following key updates: Beni Baningime remained in Edinburgh for treatment on a knee injury but might be available for Sunday’s match at Kilmarnock. Frankie Kent, however, has traveled with the squad and is fit to participate. Critchley stated that Copenhagen represents the “strongest team” Hearts has encountered thus far in the Conference League. He elaborated, saying: “Technically they are a good team, they have a clear identity how they play in and out of possession.” Hearts aims to avoid having to “don’t want to go to the last game” – next Thursday’s home fixture against Petrocub – to secure the single point required for play-off qualification. The Jambos’ manager believes Copenhagen, currently with five points – one less than Hearts – “need to win” this upcoming game to advance in the competition. Following Lawrence Shankland’s penalty miss in the defeat against Cercle Brugge, Critchley declined to disclose who would be assigned penalty duties should Hearts be awarded one on Thursday. Post navigation Conor Coady Commends Arne Slot for Blending Liverpool’s Core Identity with His Own Approach Wrexham Women Advance to Quarter-Finals with Decisive 10-0 Victory Over Felinheli