Hibs' predicted XI to face Aberdeen – with two key changes
The caretaker manager still has plenty of absences to contend with, and could be without up to seven players through injury.
Christian Doidge, Kevin Nisbet, Kyle Magennis, Drey Wright, and Darren McGregor remain sidelined. Chris Cadden is expected to miss out after again picking up a knock against St Mirren. Demi Mitchell is on the mend but this game may come too soon for him to start.
Here's how we predict Gray will set out his side…
Here's how we predict Gray will set out his side…
5. RWB - Harry Clarke
Clarke has had a positive impact since returning from injury and will start on the right with Cadden not expected to play Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. RCM - Joe Newell
A first-choice pick under Jack Ross, Shaun Maloney, and David Gray, Newell will surely keep his engine-room role Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
7. LCM - Lewis Stevenson
The experienced campaigner is trusted by David Gray, who tends to pick him when in charge. The veteran could edge out Jake Doyle-Hayes in the middle of the park Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
8. LWB - Josh Doig
Teenager is likely to retain his place on the left, with Clarke continuing on the opposite flank Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group