Easter Road boss Lee Johnson has a handful of injury concerns and could make late calls on Élie Youan, Josh Campbell, and Jake Doyle-Hayes, all of whom travelled with the squad, but he won’t risk long-term damage to his players when selecting his team. Speaking ahead of the game he said: “If it’s a gamble it needs to be an educated gamble. You can't put the player at risk for the long term.”
Johnson is looking for a reaction to last weekend’s 2-1 defeat by Motherwell which he described as ‘pretty hurtful’, adding: “In a three-day period we have gone from showing absolute identity in the Luzern game to no identity at all.”
Here’s how Hibs could line up in Switzerland…
5. Left-back - Lewis Stevenson
Long-serving defender will almost certainly maintain his familiar left-back berth against the Swiss. Picture: Ewan Bootman / SNS Group Photo: Ewan Bootman - SNS Group
6. Defensive midfield - Jimmy Jeggo
The Australian spoiler hasn't featured as much as last season yet but he may be called upon at the Swissporarena to help stem Luzern's attacks as they look to turn the tie on its head. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS Group Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. Central midfield - Joe Newell
Played like a man possessed in the first leg and Lee Johnson will want Newell to take the game by the scruff of the neck once again. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS Group Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
8. Central midfield - Dylan Levitt
Started and played most of the first leg and will likely be called upon again. His ball work could be crucial with Hibs hoping to frustrate their hosts. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS Group Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group