The importance of Saturday’s Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Ross County can’t be overstated as the two clubs aim for a top-six place. Just one point separates them in the league table and both have realistic aspirations of achieving European football next season.
With four games left until the league splits, points are evermore precious. Hearts head coach Neil Critchley and his County counterpart Don Cowie have players missing for this fixture. Here is the latest injury news from both camps ahead of the weekend:
5. Craig Halkett (Hearts): Out
Working back towards fitness after a hamstring injury in January. | SNS Group
6. Michee Efete (Ross County): Out
Another Achilles tendon problem leaves Efete sidelined until further notice. | SNS Group
7. Aidan Denholm (Hearts): Out
Still rehabilitating after a hamstring injury sustained on loan at Ross County. | SNS Group
8. Jamie McCart (Hearts): Doubt
The centre-back missed last Friday's Scottish Cup tie with a leg injury and didn't train at the start of the week. | SNS Group