Hearts predicted XI for the Scottish Cup clash with Celtic. Picture: SNSHearts predicted XI for the Scottish Cup clash with Celtic. Picture: SNS
Hearts predicted XI for the Scottish Cup clash with Celtic. Picture: SNS

Predicted Hearts XI v Celtic – with key figures expected back after injury troubles

Hearts take on Celtic in the Scottish Cup quarter finals on Saturday, March 11.

The Tynecastle side will meet Ange Postecoglou’s cinch Premiership leaders for the second time in the space of three days when they visit Gorgie this weekend.

Robbie Neilson used the first encounter, a 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park, to rest some players and didn’t bother risking others with more riding on Saturday’s contest as Hearts look to make it back to Hampden and get their hands on some silverware.

Josh Ginnelly was forced off during the match but Neilson says he’ll be fit for this one, while Stephen Kingsley, Robert Snodgrass and Alex Cochrane are expected to return to the squad. Lawrence Shankland and Stephen Humphrys are doubts.

This is the team we believe the Hearts boss will go with...

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