With John Souttar and Christophe Berra long-term absentees, Josh Ginnelly is the only doubt for the match and perhaps the player who would provoke such ointrigue as to whether he will make it or not, due to the quality he offers on the wing.
Aside from whether he will be fit enough to start or make the bench, Neilson will have to decide on a midfield partnership with four player, realistically, vying for two spots. While Craig Wighton has perhaps done enough to make his manager consider a two-pronged attack.
Here is our predicted Hearts XI for Saturday’s Edinburgh derby at Hampden Park.