Hearts make a tricky trip to Aberdeen this weekend in their Premiership curtain raiser.
The Jambos came within minutes of winning the title last term and would love that chance again under head coach Wouter Vrancken. They come into the game at Pittodrie off the back of a Champions League qualification exit versus Sturm Graz with more European ties to come this August.
Vrancken has a large squad to pick from and he comes up against a Dons side who have undergone their own rebuild under manager Stephen Robinson. Here’s the latest team news ahead of Aberdeen vs Hearts at Pittodrie on Saturday night.
1. Kristers Tobers (Aberdeen) - OUT
The Latvian defender has been out for a number of months due to a knee problem. | SNS Group
2. Craig Halkett (Hearts) - OUT
Long-term Achilles injury keeps the leader out. | SNS Group
3. Finlay Pollock (Hearts) - OUT
Playmaker has been missing throughout pre-season. | SNS Group
4. Eduardo Ageu (Hearts) - OUT
Midfielder another who's had injury issues in pre-season. | SNS