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:
5. LB Jack Iredale
Aussie defender should slot in at left back again, although Adam Mayor is an option - and Nicky Cadden went into the role as Hibs chased the game last weekend. | SNS Group
6. CM Josh Mulligan
All-action midfielder will be vital in how Hibs execute the press in the new gaffer's second game. | SNS Group
7. CM Miguel Chaiwa
Another player with huge responsibility in the middle of the park. Wasn't half bad despite his team's defeat last weekend. Will be vital to how Hibs play. | SNS Group
8. RW/No. 10 Martin Boyle
Stand-in skipper looked lively when he came off the bench at Tannadice. May just add the devilment Hibs need attacking off the right. | SNS Group