Hearts will look to take another huge stride towards winning the title when they visit Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership at Fir Park this Saturday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Derek McInnes’ men are so close to ending their 65-year wait to win the league that they can almost taste it after Monday’s mammoth 2-1 victory over Rangers on Sunday. Three points ahead of Celtic with just three matches remaining, the Jambos can put major pressure on Martin O’Neill’s side by winning this weekend, with the Hoops hosting rivals Rangers a day later at Parkhead.
Their hosts, Motherwell, have aims of their own, though, with a win virtually securing a fourth-place finish and consequently a place in the Conference League qualifiers next season.
Both sides have their injury concerns ahead of the game, with Jens Berthel Askou and McInnes sweating over several players’ fitness for the clash.
Ahead of the game at Fir Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Craig Gordon - Hearts - OUT
The experienced stopper is hoping to return before the end of the season as he chases a spot in the Scotland squad but will miss the games this weekend due to an ongoing shoulder issue. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Calem Nieuwenhof - Hearts - OUT
The Australian has missed almost the entirety of the season with a hamstring problem, and it feels unlikely he'll play any part in the final three games of the campaign. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Christian Borchgrevink - Hearts - DOUBT
The full-back was not in the squad for the game with Rangers and Monday, and remains a doubt for the trip to Motherwell with a knock. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Finlay Pollock - Hearts - OUT
The Hearts youngster has been out for the majority of the campaign with a hamstring issue. Hoping to return before the end of the season, but unlikely to be risked at Fir Park this weekend. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group