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McInnes on Bloom meeting, Kabore versatility & Gordon recovery

McInnes on Bloom meeting, Kabore versatility & Gordon recovery

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Hearts head coach Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before the Premiership match with Dundee United this weekend.Here are the key points from his press conference:Tony Bloom's comments about Hearts being title contenders are a sign of "so much validation and confidence," says McInnes, given the new Hearts investor is a "very clever man and a very successful man".McInnes adds they are fully focused on success at the club and are "not wanting to mess about".Bloom and McInnes had an "enjoyable" and "very engaging" first meeting at Tynecastle, with the Brighton owner "encouraged by the start we've had and encouraged by what the future could look like".McInnes admits his side have an "advantage" against United because Jim Goodwin's side are playing in Europe on Thursday evening.However, he says United will be "ready" to face Hearts and is keen to stress his side can't take anything for granted: "You've still got to turn up and do your job well."On versatile newly-signed striker Pierre Landry Kabore: "He can play the second striker, play with a partner, he can play on his own up there."Goalkeeper Craig Gordon's recovery from a shoulder injury is "going the right way, but still a slow burner". McInnes adds: "He's getting slightly more strength in the arm and the shoulder, which has been an issue for him."
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