The third last round of William Hill Premiership fixtures pits Hearts against Motherwell at Tynecastle Park on Saturday. Both teams are aiming for a strong end to the season in the bottom six, with the hosts favourites to win.
Last week’s 3-1 win at Ross County gave interim Hearts head coach Liam Fox a winning start to his second temporary reign as the Edinburgh club seek a permanent manager. Motherwell, meanwhile, won 2-1 at Dundee. That secured successive victories following their 3-2 success against St Johnstone the previous week.
Michael Wimmer, the Fir Park head coach, must cope again with a multitude of injury problems heading to Gorgie. Fox has a few himself. The latest news from both camps is below:
13. Gerald Taylor (Hearts): Out
Won't play again this season due to a knee problem. | SNS Group
14. Ross Callachan (Motherwell): Out
The ex-Hearts midfielder is nursing a hamstring injury. | SNS Group
15. John Koutroumbis (Motherwell): Out
The Australian right-back must serve a suspension after being sent off last weekend. | SNS Group
16. Jamie McCart (Hearts): Out
The centre-back is managing only light training at the moment as he recovers from a thigh complaint. | SNS Group