Predicted Hearts XI to face St Mirren as injuries bite but Scottish Cup clash could hinge on fitness of two stars
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson must navigate a plethora of injuries when he picks his team to face St Mirren.
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Hearts have 11 players injured as they head into their cup clash with St Mirren
Hearts have 11 players carrying injuries ahead of their Scottish Cup quarter-final against St Mirren.
Craig Gordon takes heart from fighting spirit shown at Tannadice
Hearts captain Craig Gordon believes the spirit they showed at Tannadice last weekend can stand them in good stead as they prepare to face St Mirren with 11 players carrying knocks.
Hearts' predicted starting XI for Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren - with many injury absences
Robbie Neilson’s men go into the match in fine form having dispensed of St Mirren and Aberdeen before drawing 2-2 with Dundee United at Tannadice last weekend.
Hearts 'top players in Scotland' assessment as Robbie Neilson puts Scottish Cup above Europe
No matter the Hearts XI which takes to the field against St Mirren on Saturday in the Scottish Cup quarter-final clash, the line-up will consist of the “top three, four players” in the country, according to manager Robbie Neilson.
Robbie Neilson rues Hearts injury woes as 11 players struggle for fitness ahead of St Mirren clash
Hearts have all but secured third place in the Scottish Premiership as they maintain a 13-point advantage over their rivals – but the injuries are now piling up for Robbie Neilson' s side.
Hearts reveal 11 injuries ahead of St Mirren Scottish Cup tie
Hearts have 11 players struggling with knocks ahead of their Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren.
Hearts’ injury problems increase ahead of St Mirren cup tie
Hearts have 11 players struggling with knocks ahead of their Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren.