Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington has opened up on the training methods of new Hearts boss Daniel Stendel.
Washington has only taken part in four training sessions after returning from three months out with a torn hamstring .
German coach Stendel is keen to implement a high-energy, pressing style of play in his team.
And Washington believes it will be a good fit as the Jambos look to climb the table.
He also believes the new manager's methods will suit his own style of play.
Washington told the Evening News: “I think it will definitely suit me.
"I really like his ideas, he’s a very forward-thinking manager. He has some great thoughts on how we can improve as a club and how to help players in general.
"It’s great to hear those things and hopefully see them put into place. The table doesn’t lie, we are bottom of the league for a reason.
“We need to work on Sunday’s performance and take it forward but I am really looking forward to working under the new manager.
"He has given me a couple of pointers in the few days’ training I’ve had. It’s nice to be coached again."
Washington said Stendel demands high tempo from his strikers - and more goals.
"From his forward players, he wants high intensity and high pressing," he added.
"Then he wants forward runs and, obviously, goals. At the moment, he is just bedding in his ideas. We are working on some patterns of play and the lads are starting to take that on board.
“His enthusiasm for the job is great. He wants to coach everybody. He is constantly stopping the training to point things out, saying: ‘I want this, I want that, I want this.’ He is very specific in terms of what he wants.
"There will be lads who can’t do what he wants, which is where January comes around because the manager is probably going to shake things up.
"As players, we have to try and prove we are good enough and can do exactly what he wants to stay in the team and stay at this club.”
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