Nathan Lowe is out. So, too, is Callum Wright. Injuries to the Hibs No. 9 and the player who started in the No. 10 role in Marink Reedijk’s first game, just last weekend, certainly give the new gaffer something to think about ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Falkirk.
With the Bairns sitting just one point and one spot behind 10th-placed Hibs in a congested Scottish Premiership table, the stakes could hardly be higher. A third league win of the season for the home side would go a very long way to winning hearts and changing minds among a support still unsure whether the new man has what it takes to kick on from the David Gray era.
With Jamie McGrath and Adam Mayor back in full training and officially in the squad, Reedijk at least has options. Here’s how we think Hibs will line up for a must-win game:
1. GK Raphael Sallinger
Austrian goalie is the undisputed No. 1. Could really do with a clean sheet. | SNS Group
2. RB Felix Passlack
German fullback/wingback was handed the captain's armband last weekend. Guaranteed starter, you would think. | SNS
3. CB Jason Kerr
Centre-half needs to bring organisation and discipline to a back line leaking too many goals. | SNS Group
4. CB Marko Ivezic
Serbian centre-half looked slightly wobbly on his debut. But does seem capable of building from the back. | SNS Group