Hearts: Peter Haring injury news plus Daniel Stendel's plans for Uche Ikpeazu

Hearts midfielder Peter Haring has been told to rest

Manager reveals the latest on Austrian midfielder and English striker

Doctors have ordered Hearts midfielder Peter Haring to rest due to ongoing pain in his pelvic area. The Austrian took medical advice two weeks ago and was told not to train until the discomfort has subsided.

Manager Daniel Stendel confirmed that striker Uche Ikpeazu remains part of his plans for the second half of the season. For now though, he must do without the influential Haring.

The 26-year-old has not played since the Scottish Cup final in May last year. He underwent double hernia surgery 12 months ago and managed to play 11 times during the second part of last season.

• READ MORE - Daniel Stendel reveals Ann Budge talks before he axed Hearts captain Christophe BerraHe had another operation in November on an adductor but the persistent pain means there is no definitive date for his return to action at the moment.

"Peter had an appointment with the doctor at the start of January. He needs rest now," explained Stendel. "I hope that after this he can start with training and he has no pain again.

"The exact diagnosis I don’t know. This is the main problem when he has been out for so long. It wasn’t really clear. It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t a normal injury. That’s the problem."