Hearts play host to Hibernian on Thursday in the final Edinburgh derby of the season.
Bragging rights at stake in final Edinburgh derby of the season
Hearts play host to Hibernian on Thursday in the final Edinburgh derby of the season.
Hibs are unbeaten in the three previous meetings this term and they will be looking to secure bragging rights in the Scottish capital with a positive result at Tynecastle.
Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo is hoping to welcome back left-back Lee Wallace from a virus for the game.
Midfielder Ruben Palazuelos is still struggling with an ankle complaint and could miss out.
Laryea Kingston moved a step closer to full fitness with his cameo appearance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Rangers.
Hibs team news
Hibernian have huge selection problems after the failed appeal against Chris Hogg's red card.
The defender joins Colin Nish, Sol Bamba and captain Rob Jones in being suspended for the short trip across the capital.
David van Zanten looks set to be available, but Denes Rosa, Fabian Yantorno and Kevin McCann are all ruled out and Grzegorz Szamotulski is in the doubtful category, while there are are other fitness concerns manager Mixu Paatelainen refused to elaborate on.
