Hearts coach Herbert Addo has asked the club's doubting supporters to stay away from their CAF Confederation Cup reverse tie against Esperance on Saturday.
The Ghanaian giants must overturn a 4-0 deficit to advance to the group phase of the competition.
Coach Herbert Addo has his work cut out for him amid growing doubts about their quality to produce one of football's greatest comebacks.
The veteran trainer has warned the club's doubting supporters to stay at home if they lack the self-belief in the team.
"It'sa difficult game but we'll be ready for them (Esperance)," he told Accra-based Oman FM
"Any supporter who has doubt about the team's prospect should stay at home and not come to the stadium.
"Those who have confidence in the team should come to the stadium."
Hearts recorded an impressive 3-0 win over second-tier Tamale Utrecht to progress in the MTN FA Cup last Sunday.