Craig Halkett was already playing catch-up when he feared his European dream had been shattered after just six minutes in Switzerland.
But the Hearts defender’s recovery from a hamstring pull sustained in a Europa League play-off defeat to FC Zurich last month is all but complete.
Now all roads lead to Riga as the Jambos aim to get back on the rails after Thursday’s Conference League lesson from Istanbul Basaksehir.
A four-goal defeat by the Turks was a reminder of the step-up in class against continental opposition – and Halkett is convinced their clash against Rigas FS is a chance to realise both personal and club ambitions.
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