Former Hibs boss Paul Heckingbottom has returned to Sheffield United as manager on a five-year contract after the English Championship club sacked Slavisa Jokanovic.
Hibs are being cautious with Joe Newell after he suffered a slight setback in his recovery from a groin injury.
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