Hearts and Hibs injury latest: 7 out and 1 doubt ahead of derby as both sides head into battle with depth
It’s a game that means so much but who will come out on top when Hearts face Hibs at Tynecastle this week?
The two sides have different objectives heading into the game. Steven Naismith’s hosts are looking to go 14 points ahead of fourth-placed Kilmarnock while Nick Montgomery’s visitors are pushing for a spot in the top six.
A 5-0 defeat to Rangers ended a winning Hearts run on Saturday and Hibs head to Gorgie off the back of a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Dundee. The first derby of the season ended 2-2 while last time out, a dramatic Lawrence Shankland goal sealed a 1-0 win for Naismith’s team.
Three points will be on the agenda for both teams and demanded by both sets of supporters in a clash that rarely holds anything back when it comes to passion. Here’s the latest team news for Hearts and Hibs ahead of kick-off.
1. Barrie McKay (Hearts) – OUT
A knee injury keeps the winger out this one.
2. Jake Doyle Hayes (Hibs) – OUT
Doyle-Hayes continues recovery from injury, which has plagued him this term.
3. Liam Boyce (Hearts) – OUT
Had surgery at the start of February, keeping him out for six-eight weeks.
4. Josh Campbell (Hibs) – OUT
Out of a boot but an ankle problem removes him from this one.
It’s a game that means so much but who will come out on top when Hearts face Hibs at Tynecastle this week?
The two sides have different objectives heading into the game. Steven Naismith’s hosts are looking to go 14 points ahead of fourth-placed Kilmarnock while Nick Montgomery’s visitors are pushing for a spot in the top six.
A 5-0 defeat to Rangers ended a winning Hearts run on Saturday and Hibs head to Gorgie off the back of a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Dundee. The first derby of the season ended 2-2 while last time out, a dramatic Lawrence Shankland goal sealed a 1-0 win for Naismith’s team.
5. Yutaro Oda (Hearts)
Remains out with a calf problem.
6. Chris Cadden (Hibs) – DOUBT
Pushing for inclusion after his first appearance in eight months for Hibs against Inverness earlier this month. Photo: Paul Devlin – SNS Group
7. Peter Haring (Hearts) – OUT
Not played since Livingston away at the turn of the year and missed Saturday’s loss at Rangers through injury.
8. Craig Halkett – OUT
Still missing after limping out of the Scottish Cup clash with Airdrie.
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