Hibs will hope to extend their recent upturn in form when they host Motherwell at Easter Road on Saturday afternoon.
David Gray’s side claimed four consecutive wins during December before battling to draws at St Johnstone and in Sunday’s dramatic home clash with Rangers. That six-game unbeaten run means Hibs will head into this weekend’s meeting with the Steelmen knowing they can move to within two points of their fifth-placed visitors with a win.
However, a number of the Hibs squad have been forced to watch on as their side embarked on their positive run of form after suffering injuries over the last month and are likely to remain on the sidelines when the Steelmen travel to Easter Road. The visitors are also going into the game with a whole host of injury concerns as several key players have already been ruled out once again.
With just hours to go until kick-off, we take a look at the latest team news and assess who will miss out on both sides.

9. Mykola Kukharevych (Hibs) - OUT
The on-loan striker has not featured since suffering a groin injury in last month's 3-0 defeat against Celtic. | SNS Group

10. Joe Newell (Hibs) - OUT
Suffering with a groin related issue and is expected to be out for a couple of weeks. | SNS Group

11. Elie Youan (Hibs) - DOUBT
Hasn't played since the Edinburgh derby but is on track for a return soon although this weekend's match may come slightly too early | SNS Group