Hearts winger Alexandros Kyziridis is ready to fight after Takis Fyssas advice.

Greek winger prepares for Scottish Premiership after moving from Slovakia. Alexandros Kyziridis introduced himself to Hearts fans with a goal and an assist in Saturday’s 4-0 victory over Stirling Albion.

The Premier Sports Cup is a gentle introduction to Scottish football for now, but the Greek winger insists he is ready for proper battles to begin.

Kyziridis, who joined Hearts from Slovakian club Zemplín Michalovce, missed the first two Group E games due to a minor injury.

At Forthbank, he provided a preview of what was to come with a repertoire of dribbling runs, crosses, and shots on goal. Exactly the kind of wide player fans want ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season.

“I’m really happy, but not too much because I could score more goals on Saturday,” says Kyziridis. “Okay, this is football; sometimes it goes in and sometimes it doesn’t.

First and foremost, I am pleased because we won the game and conceded no goals, which is the most important factor for our team.