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:
9. Shane Blaney (Livingston): DOUBT
The Irish defender has a muscle problem and only has an outside chance of being ready this weekend. | SNS Group
10. Sander Kartum (Hearts): DOUBT
The Norwegian has a minor hip complaint and might not make it this week. | SNS Group
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