The opening weekend of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season will be closed out by Hearts and Aberdeen at Tynecastle on Monday night - but there are injury concerns for both managers.
The Jambos have been in stellar form under new manager Derek McInnes so far this summer, racking up four straight wins over lower league opposition in the Premier Sports Cup by scoring four goals in each game.
The Dons will make the journey down to the capital from the North East having played fewer games than their opponents over the course of pre-season; just two in total.
Last season’s Scottish Cup winners lost 3-1 at home to EFL Championship side Ipswich Town last weekend, while Hearts thrashed newly-promoted Premier League outfit Sunderland 3-0 in Craig Gordon’s testimonial match.
Below is the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Monday’s clash in Gorgie:
5. Ester Sokler (Aberdeen): DOUBT
Back in training this week after shaking off a "small issue", but still lacking match sharpness and this game could come too soon | SNS Group
6. Christian Borchgrevink (Hearts): AVAILABLE
Has trained without any "adverse effects" in recent days and is said to be "good to go" for this game | SNS Group
7. Kristers Tobers (Aberdeen): DOUBT
Reason for the centre-back's absence from last weekend's friendly vs Ipswich Town remains unknown. Rated doubtful as a result. | SNS Group
8. Craig Gordon (Hearts): OUT
A shoulder problem will prevent the veteran goalkeeper from playing any part here | SNS Group