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.
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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.
Specialist's report gives Hearts timescale for Michael Smith's return as Robbie Neilson explains the extent of seven injuries
A specialist’s report on the injury decreed that surgery is not necessary at this point, but Smith must avoid training and playing for three to four weeks. Hearts hope he will resume training by the middle of April and potentially be ready for action again before the season finishes.
Craig Halkett reveals why Hearts team-mate is butt of the jokes as he addresses Scotland chat
There has been talk already this season about the prospect of international call-ups for Craig Halkett and Barrie McKay.