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?
9. Jamie Walker
Will look to provide a goal threat operating in the number 10 role behind the front man Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
10. Elliot Frear
Former Motherwell winger is another expected to make his competitive debut tonight Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
11. Craig Wighton
The striker is back from a loan spell at Arbroath and looking to kickstart his Hearts career Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
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