Heart of Midlothian head coach Wouter Vrancken is aiming for another strong Scottish Premiership season, even as his team adapts to a "totally different style of play." Vrancken emphasized that the ultimate goal remains competing for the highest possible position, stating, "At the end, you want to compete for the highest position possible, so in this case it's the same."

Following a 2-0 home defeat to Sturm Graz, Vrancken acknowledged the need for immediate improvement, particularly ahead of their match at Pittodrie. "In football, there is no long term, it's only short term and it's only what you can do in the next game," he explained. The focus is on securing a positive result against Aberdeen.

Vrancken has been studying Aberdeen and anticipates tactical shifts under manager Stephen Robinson. He believes an opening-day victory would significantly boost his squad's morale. "I think when we can make that happen, it makes a lot of difference," he stated, underscoring the importance of starting the season with a win.