Robbie Neilson will likely make a few changes to his Hearts XI to face Alloa. Picture: SNSRobbie Neilson will likely make a few changes to his Hearts XI to face Alloa. Picture: SNS
Robbie Neilson will likely make a few changes to his Hearts XI to face Alloa. Picture: SNS

Could this be Hearts' XI for cup clash with Alloa Athletic - Haring, Naismith and Boyce to miss out?

Hearts head to west to face Alloa Athletic for a place in the Betfred Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Robbie Neilson will likely make a few changes to the side which beat the Wasps 3-0 during the week to go into second in the Scottish Championship. He revealed the artificial pitch will have a bearing on his team selection.

Hearts are set to be without Josh Ginnelly once more, as well as Elliot Frear, while Peter Haring could be rested after picking up a knock on Tuesday. It could present an opportunity for some of the back-up or fringe players, while fans will be hoping for the return of Andy Irving.

Scroll down and click through to see what could be a surprising starting XI.