Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has selection problems for tonight's opening Betfred Cup match against Invernes CT. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has selection problems for tonight's opening Betfred Cup match against Invernes CT. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has selection problems for tonight's opening Betfred Cup match against Invernes CT. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Is THIS Hearts' starting XI for Betfred Cup opener against Inverness CT?

Robbie Neilson’s second term in charge of Hearts kicks off tonight with the first competitive fixture of the 2020-21 season against Inverness CT in the Betfred Cup.
By Matthew Elder
Published 6th Oct 2020, 12:15 BST
Updated 6th Oct 2020, 13:36 BST

The manager has a few selection issues to contend for the Group A opener at Tynecastle as Liam Boyce and Michael Smith are away on international duty, and Peter Haring and Andy Halliday unlikely to be fit enough for selection.

Ccould this be the starting XI Neilson will go with for his first match back in charge?

The goalkeeper will make his first competitive appearance of his second spell at the club

1. Craig Gordon

The goalkeeper will make his first competitive appearance of his second spell at the club Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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The right back is in line to make his 30th first team appearance

2. Jamie Brandon

The right back is in line to make his 30th first team appearance Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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The former St Mirren centre-half is in line to make his Hearts debut tonight

3. Mihai Popescu

The former St Mirren centre-half is in line to make his Hearts debut tonight Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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The former Livingston centre-back will captain the side in Steven Naismith's absence.

4. Craig Halkett

The former Livingston centre-back will captain the side in Steven Naismith's absence. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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