Shankland has netted just once in 15 matches in all competitions for the Jambos this season
Hearts manager Neil Critchley says he still had faith in under-fire Lawrence Shankland ’s ability to boss it on the pitch.
“I think he's played like a real captain, a real leader. He's brought so much more to the team in the way that he's played and led the line for us and he's been so, so close to hitting the back of the net. If he keeps putting himself in certain situations then with his finishing ability off both feet or in his head, he will get goals, I've got no doubt.”
“When we conceded the other night, I'm sure if you looked at me, I would be... It's human. We're all human. We all suffer emotions. Lawrence wants to score goals but if you look at his all-round contribution to the team, his physical effort… and the data will back that up. He's put so much into the last few games and if he keeps working hard, then it will turn for him.”
Neil Critchley Hearts FC Scotland Football Team Scottish Premiership Europa Conference League
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