The alternate Hibs XI that David Gray could field as 11 changes show how equipped club are for winter absences

They’re gearing up for the busy winter schedule and Hibs’ squad is about to be fully tested.

David Gray’s side have made a solid start to the Premiership campaign and sit where they finished last term, third, during the final international break of 2025. Focus will then turn to cementing that position into December and the New Year, but challenges will come their way.

Gray has already discussed the impact of AFCON, with Rocky Bushiri, Jordan Obita and Miguel Chaiwa all poised to miss a chunk of action at Hibs through the major tournament. So what does a fully switched Hibs team from their win at St Mirren look like in terms of depth? Not including any of those players or players with medium to long term injuries, here’s what a fully switched Hibs team could look like, and what it tells us about the Hibees.