Hibs return to domestic affairs at home to Livingston tomorrow. And David Gray has a number of factors to take into account as he considers his starting XI to take on David Martindale’s battling Lions.
With a number of players barely back in the building after international commitments, fatigue, bumps, bruises, jet leg and - in the case of Martin Boyle - recovering from altitude are all unusual contributors to the selection equation. But there’s been good news on the injury front, too, with Elie Youan among those returning to full training.
Against visitors who always make life difficult for their opponents, don’t expect Gray to pull too many rabbits out of the hat. Here’s how we think Hibs will line up in search of a morale-boosting win:
9. CAM Jamie McGrath
If the Achilles' tendon holds up, he starts. If not, look to Junior Hoilett, Josh Campbell, Rudi Molotnikov ... Gray has options. | SNS Group
10. CF Martin Boyle
Spent the international break in Canada and the USA with the Socceroos, including struggling for breath in mile-high Colorado. Short of asking for an oxygen mask, though, the skipper starts. | SNS Group
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11. CF Kieron Bowie
Scotland striker is due a breakout performance for his club. | SNS Group