Top of the league by a point, Hearts know there is little room for error with six games remaining. They face Motherwell at Tynecastle Park on Saturday seeking maximum points to stay ahead of Rangers and Celtic in this fascinating Premiership title race.
The Fir Park side have earned widespread praise for their passing style of football under the Danish coach Jens Berthel Askou. They are the only team Hearts haven’t beaten this season, but both side have injuries to contend with. The latest news from both camps is below:
1. Calem Nieuwenhof (Hearts): OUT
The Australian midfielder is still not fit after hamstring issues. | SNS Group
2. Craig Gordon (Hearts): OUT
Still working his way back to fitness after a shoulder problem. Should step up his training over the next two weeks. | SNS Group
3. Callum Slattery (Motherwell): OUT
Will serve the second of a four-game ban for simulation - the last two of which are suspended until the end of the season. | SNS Group
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4. Tomas Magnusson (Hearts): OUT
A thigh strain keeps the Icelander out for now. | SNS Group