FC Zurich boss Franco Foda insists his side won't be fooled by a Hearts shadow side which lost to Celtic at the weekend.
The German is adamant they're prepared for everything the Jambos will throw at them, including formation and team changes after watching Robbie Neilson make seven alterations in the 2-0 defeat to the Hoops. A full-house in Gorgie is expected for the Europa League clash against the Swiss champions and Foda aims to build on 2-1 lead going into the play-off second-leg tonight.
He said: "We watched their game against Celtic and we saw that it was a different team they played, different to what we will play on Thursday. Six or seven players will be different and we also took note that they can play in a slightly different system. We've prepared for different set-ups depending on whether they set up with three or four at the back. Ultimately what it's really about in a game like this is the mentality, enthusiasm and courage."
Foda has also backed his team to tap into the red hot atmosphere as a help to guide his team into the group stage. He said: "Playing in front of a crowd of 20,000 people is what it's all about.
"Both for the players and our staff, that is going to give us all a big boost. What's important for us is that from the first second we need to be really awake and really work with this good atmosphere to make the best of it.
"Everything is open, we are hoping we are going to come out of this tie with more goals. There will be chances which we hope we can convert. We believe there are similar chances for both teams, but we have slightly better hopes for our own team.
"This is not the first time that we've played in a big and full stadium. We are very much looking forward to it.
"We don't feel overly pressured. We have our own fans, the Zurich fans will be present and make a good atmosphere as well. We look forward to the atmosphere in the stadium and we want to keep going with this momentum that we're in and make it into the Europa League."
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