Predicted Hearts team for Aberdeen trip shows a key player returning to the starting line-up

By Barry Anderson

Football correspondent

Published 8th Dec 2023, 14:35 BST

Tynecastle side travel to Pittodrie keen to earn three points

Hearts will look to return to winning ways against Aberdeen at Pittodrie this weekend and can count on the return of an influential player. Midfielder Alex Lowry, ineligible for Wednesday's game against parent club Rangers, is back in the squad for the trip north.

He is expected to go into the starting line-up as head coach Steven Naismith makes only minimal changes. After a four-game winning league run prior to defeat in midweek, he has built the spine of a solid team.

Here is the predicted Hearts team for Saturday:

Pulled off some important saves against Rangers and should keep his place.

1. GK: Zander Clark

Pulled off some important saves against Rangers and should keep his place. | SNS Group

Ended up at right-back in a back four late on Wednesday night. Certain to start at Pittodrie.

2. RCB: Stephen Kingsley

Ended up at right-back in a back four late on Wednesday night. Certain to start at Pittodrie. | SNS Group

The Englishman will be at the heart of the defence as usual.

3. CB: Frankie Kent

The Englishman will be at the heart of the defence as usual. | SNS Group

Consistent displays of late. Stable and reliable.

4. LCB: Kye Rowles

Consistent displays of late. Stable and reliable. | SNS Group

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