Hearts are at Ochilview this Friday as they take on Championship side Stenhousemuir in a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final tie.
The Jambos are eyeing a return to Hampden Park but they’ll need to overcome the part-time side who have been the second tier’s feel-good story this season. Under Hibs hero Marvin Bartley’s management, the Warriors are top of the Championship, and have dumped Motherwell out of this tournament with one round to go before semi-final matches. Wouter Vrancken’s men in maroon will be heavy favourites amid an eight-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
With four changes from the side that defeated Dundee 2-1 at Tynecastle on Sunday in the Premiership, here’s who we think Vrancken will select for his Hearts XI against Stenhousemuir.
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5. LB - Harry Milne
Used to astro so the pitch shouldn't be as much of an issue after injury. Wouldn't play 90 minutes but fit enough to replace McEntee. | SNS Group
7. CDM - Laurent Mendy
Another set for an extended spell in the team. Has impressed thus far. | SNS Group
8. RM - Sabah Kerjota
Perhaps controversial at present to leave out Josh McPake but fresh legs and a much-warranted start for the Albanian who netted the winner last week. | SNS Group