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Hearts manager Steven Naismith says there have been "strong conversations" after their League Cup exit and urged his side to "make that right" against Viktoria Plzen in their quest to reach the Europa League.
"Our last couple of performances in one area or another have not been at the required level and that's ultimately cost us," the Hearts boss told BBC Scotland.Hearts are guaranteed a place in the Conference League should they lose this tie, which means a busy schedule lies ahead. Viktoria Plzen entered in the previous round, beating Ukrainian side Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih 3-1 on aggregate.
Clever recruitment and a smattering of players coming through the ranks has helped them keep pace with the capital clubs at the start of this season as well as establishing themselves as a regular European challenger.
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