Securing third place in the Premiership is the key priority between now and the end of the season, so manager Robbie Neilson will be hoping some of his key men will be available against to face Aberdeen, who are seven points behind the Jambos in fifth place. Here’s a list of of who is out and when they might be back.
5. Peter Haring
The Austrian midfielder hasn't featured since suffering a concussion injury against Aberdeen at Pittodrie in October, but is now back in full training. It is “more realistic” that he will be available after the international break. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
6. Beni Baningime
He is back on the grass and running again, but the midfielder hasn't played since March 19 last year when he ruptured his ACL. Perhaps has an outside chance of featuring just before the end of the season. "Beni's getting closer but he's still a couple of months away,” said manager Robbie Neilson. “If he makes a couple of games before the end of the season we'll be delighted but that's probably as close as he'll get. If he's not back until next season, fair enough.” Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. Liam Boyce
Back in light training and on the road to recovery from an ACL injury, but the Irishman will not be back on the pitch before May. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
8. Gary Mackay-Steven
The experienced winger has been out for most of the season with a foot injury and his contract expires in the summer Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group