Viktor Claesson out to break Hearts as Copenhagen ace looks to avoid death of a dream before Christmas
dailyrecord.co.ukNo-nonsense Viktor Claesson wants to wrap-up a Conference League winners' medal next May. But the Copenhagen ace knows anything other than victory against Hearts on Thursday night could see his dream shattered before Christmas.
The Danes are on five points - one behind the Jambos in the league phase - with seven understood to be the magic number to secure a play-off spot for the last 16.
Their campaign got off to a stuttering start with defeat against Jagiellonia Białystok before draws with Real Betis then Istanbul left them playing catch-up.
Now they know they need a minimum two points from their last two games against Hearts and away to Rapid Vienna.It’s a far cry from their march to the last 16 of the Champions League last season where they beat Manchester United and drew with Bayern Munich on the way.
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