| And that means, despite a below-par performance in the defeat at Hearts last weekend, changes to the line-up will be minimal.
The more the manager analyses the Tynecastle display, the more he feels he should have made more alterations for that game.
“This week is not the week I need to think about changes because players lack freshness — last week was the time for it,” he said.
“In the past, we’ve needed to freshen things a bit after midweek games against the Old Firm and, after being at Celtic, I probably should have done it again.
“The way we approach games, it does not take a big drop in energy levels to make a difference. Just 10% can cost us, but that will not be an issue this week because there is no midweek fixture.”
Young striker Andis Shala went over on an ankle in training yesterday and could be a doubt for the weekend, though early indications are he should make it. |
