Hearts will aim to go seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership this weekend as they welcome Aberdeen to Tynecastle this Saturday (kick-off: 3pm).
Scheduled to play 24 hours before their title rivals Rangers and Celtic, who meet at Ibrox at Sunday lunchtime, Derek McInnes’ side are able to pile the pressure on the Glasgow due if they can pick up their third successive home win, though, they have a number of injury concerns ahead of the clash in the capital.
As for their visitors, Aberdeen, they arrive in Gorgie on the back of a four-game winless run in the league and 10 points adrift of the top six after Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Dundee United.
Ahead of the game at Tynecastle, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
13. Stephen Kingsley - Hearts - OUT
The Jambos defender remains out with a groin injury, but will hope to come back into contention next month. | SNS Group
14. Finlay Pollock - Hearts - OUT
The young midfielder is edging closer to a return to the Hearts first-team, but will miss this weekend's game as he continues his recovery from a long-term hamstring problem. | SNS Group
15. Calem Nieuwenhof - Hearts - OUT
The midfielder has suffered a debilitating time with a hamstring injury, and is still out as Aberdeen make the trip south. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
16. Nick Suman - Aberdeen - OUT
The Australian goalkeeper is still missing for the Dons, with an expected return date of March marked on his calendar. | SNS Group