Duo return to squad as Aberdeen take on Hibernian in the cinch Premiership
Defender Andy Considine and attacker Marley Watkins return to the Aberdeen squad for the visit of Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.
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Relief for Hibs as Josh Doig avoids serious injury from Bevis Mugabi challenge
The 19-year-old felt the full force of Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi’s red-card challenge inside the opening seconds at Fir Park and although he tried to play on after receiving treatment, he was unable to continue and replaced by Chris Mueller after nine minutes.
Hibs' predicted starting XI to face Motherwell in Scottish Cup - with potential full debut
Unfortunately for Shaun Maloney, he doesn’t have his problems to seek on the injury front with a number of absentees ahead of this key clash.
Shaun Maloney not expecting Hibs injury crisis to ease ahead of Motherwell cup tie
Ten first-team players missed the goalless draw with St Johnstone on Saturday, with forward James Scott making a late recovery from illness to take a seat on the bench.
Shaun Maloney backs Rocky Bushiri to learn from Dundee red card as Hibs boss speaks on referee inconsistencies
The Belgian centre-back was given his marching orders after an off-the-ball incident with Dark Blues midfielder Paul McGowan shortly before the hour mark in the goalless draw between the two teams at Dens Park on Wednesday night and although there was a suggestion Bushiri felt the sending-off was harsh, Hibs chose not to appeal the decision, meaning he misses the Scottish Premiership home game against St Johnstone and Scottish Cup quarter-final trip to Motherwell.
Hibernian hit by several absences for St Johnstone clash
Hibernian are set to be without 10 players who would ordinarily be in with a strong chance of starting when they host St Johnstone on Saturday.
Hibs injury crisis: Who's sidelined, for how long, and how could it affect the season?
Illness, injuries, and suspension means manager Shaun Maloney will have to ask a lot of his remaining players, while crossing his fingers that there are no further casualties.
Hibs hold talks with SFA over refereeing performance in Dundee draw after Rocky Bushiri appeal decision
Rocky Bushiri was dismissed after 58 minutes following an off-the-ball incident with Dark Blues midfielder Paul McGowan, leaving Hibs to play the final half-hour of the game with ten men.