Both Hearts and Livingston have injury issues for their first match of 2026 at Tynecastle Park on Saturday. After bringing in the New Year, the teams will do battle for Premiership points to aid their respective agendas at opposite ends of the league table.
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is definitely without four players for the fixture, while another is doubtful. Livingston’s David Martindale has players nursing different injury problems. The latest team news from both camps is below:
1. Calem Nieuwenhof (Hearts): OUT
The Australian midfielder is back doing light fitness work after a long-term hamstring problem. | SNS Group
2. Aidan Denholm (Livingston): OUT
Former Hearts midfielder is aiming to return from a hamstring injury early in the New Year. | SNS Group / SFA
3. Ageu (Hearts): OUT
After spending time in Portugal for hamstring treatment, the Brazilian is back in Scotland working towards a return to action next month. | SNS Group
4. Cammy Kerr (Livingston): OUT
The defender is yet to feature for Livi this season because of an ankle problem. | SNS Group