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A number of key players have been sidelined lately with a variety of complaints, including defenders John Souttar [ankle], Michael Smith [back] and Alex Cochrane [head], midfielders Beni Baningime [knee] and Cammy Devlin [hamstring], plus winger Gary Mackay-Steven [hand].
The Premiership visit to Ross County a week on Saturday is a precursor to two Edinburgh derbies in the league and Scottish Cup which will potentially define the Tynecastle side's season. Medical staff will work to have as many key players fit as possible, with several still in the doubtful category.
Robbie Neilson expects to have Josh Ginnelly (illness) and Alex Cochrane (concussion) back in his Hearts squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership game against Livingston.
Taking the field against Japan or Saudi Arabia in forthcoming World Cup qualifiers will see Atkinson join Craig Gordon, Michael Smith, Stephen Kingsley, John Souttar, Ben Woodburn, Liam Boyce, Gary Mackay-Steven and Barrie McKay in holding full caps for their respective countries.
Summer recruitment plans are already being discussed and one of the alluring points Hearts will use is their ability to help players represent their countries.
Hearts have 11 players carrying injuries ahead of their Scottish Cup quarter-final against St Mirren.
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.
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.