Hibs manager Lee Johnson is toying with the possibility of throwing talismanic winger Martin Boyle in from the start against Rangers, in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off at Easter Road. The man who netted a hat-trick the last time the Leith side overcame their Ibrox rivals, the Australian international has been restricted to substitute cameos since returning from his spell in Saudi Arabia but with fitness levels nearing expectations and with the capital gaffer seeking greater creativity and penetration in the final third, he could be given the nod.
While Josh Campbell and Rocky Bushiri are available again after minor injuries, the match is expected to come too soon for Elias Melkersen, who picked up an ankle knock in last weekend’s defeat to Livingston.
But Johnson could be tempted to stick with Marijan Cabraja on the left of defence, despite missing most of this week’s training following the death and funeral of his father.
The Croat, who has proved a solid addition to the team and settled in well in Scottish football, has said he would still like to play, leaving his manager with a tough choice to make ahead of arguably their biggest game of the fledgling season.