Hearts have a quick turn around this week as they prepare to host Livingston at Tynecastle following a defeat at Ibrox. Steven Naismith’s side were leading right up until the 90th minute when Philippe Clement’s side were awarded a penalty.
Rangers quickly pulled two goals back and the Jambos suffered heart-break as they came away from Glasgow with no points to show for their efforts. Naismith will be hopeful, however, of a quick change in pace ahead of this weekend’s action when they will once again face the Gers but at Hampden Park in the Viaplay Cup semi-final. The winner will take on either Hibs or Aberdeen in December.
First, however, Lawrence Shankland and his squad will face Livingston who sit ninth in the table after their ten matches. Livingston have just two wins from their ten fixtures but will be hoping a win on Wednesday sees them leap-frog both Edinburgh sides in table. Ahead of Wednesday night’s action, here is the latest news on who will be fit to play from both the Hearts and Livingston camps...
5. Aphelele Teto - Livingston
OUT - the South African winger failed to receive a work permit and Livingston can reapply in January. | SNS Group
6. Craig Gordon - Hearts
Doubt - Gordon has played against Spartans and in a Rangers’ friendly but is eyeing a first team return in November. | SNS Group
7. Craig Halkett - Hearts
OUT - Halkett is not yet ready to return following his ACL injury last December. | SNS Group
8. Nathaniel Atkinson - Hearts
OUT - the Australian is still recovering from an ankle injury he sustained in September. | SNS Group