Given the lack of competitive football for more than month, it is very difficult to predict how Johnson will set up his team in terms of formation and personnel but let’s give it a bash. What we do know is that Martin Boyle is out injured along with Jake Doye-Hayes. Winger Aiden McGeady, striker Kevin Nisbet and midfielder Kyle Magennis are in contention after working their way back to fitness during the World Cup break. All three got minutes under their belts in friendlies against Middlesbrough and Raith Rovers. Defender Will Fish was also prominent in both games, but Ukrainian striker Mykola Kukharevych missed both with a ligament issue and may or may not be ready.
This is the team we believe the Hibs boss will go with...
1. GK – DAVID MARSHALL
Experienced goalkeeper is literally and metaphorically the first name on the teamsheet Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
2. RWB – CHIS CADDEN
Mr Consistency will provide width and patrol the right-hand side Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
3. LWB – LEWIS STEVENSON
Veteran will get the nod ahead of Marijan Cabraja for the left wing-back berth Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
4. RCB – RYAN PORTEOUS
All eyes will be on him after rejecting a new contract offer and rumours of a move to Rangers, but he will start in a back five Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group