Hearts striker Steven MacLean expects no problems shaking off their Murrayfield disappointment when they host another major football occasion in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
The Ladbrokes Premiership leaders could not rise to the challenge on Sunday as they lost 3-0 to Celtic in the Betfred Cup semi-finals.
Steven Naismith, Clevid Dikamona and Peter Haring are all struggling with injury in the wake of the defeat to add to the long-term absences of Christophe Berra, John Souttar and Uche Ikpeazu.
But Hearts have no time to feel sorry for themselves with city rivals Hibernian visiting Tynecastle on Wednesday.
And MacLean is determined to get over the cup loss quickly and consolidate their lead at the top of the table.
“We have a massive derby on Wednesday night and it’s a great game to play in,” the 36-year-old said.
“I’ve not played in one yet so I am looking forward to it and I’m sure the rest of the lads will be.
“It’s a great opportunity for us – we are eight points ahead of Hibs and could go 11 points clear. If you can’t get up for those games then you shouldn’t be playing football.
“It will be brilliant, but it will only be brilliant if you win. I am really looking forward to the atmosphere, I have heard it’s great.
“I have played in a few derbies in my time so I am looking forward to this one.”
