Hearts will aim to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they host Celtic in a mammoth clash at Tynecastle on Sunday (kick-off: 12pm).
The league leaders will look to make home advantage count, with the Jambos able to go eight points clear of Brendan Rodgers’ side with a win in Gorgie, while the visiting Celts will be hoping to cut the lead to just two points and inflict Hearts’ first league defeat of the season.
The visiting champions head to the capital on the back of an impressive 2-1 comeback win over Sturm Graz in the Europa League on Thursday, though it came at a cost as head coach Rodgers saw his already lengthy injury list grow further. Forced into two first-half substitutions, he could be without up to four key players for the crucial game in Edinburgh. Long-term injury victim Jota remains sidelined.
As for the hosts, head coach Derek McInnes has no fresh injury concerns and is hoping to welcome back two of his summer signings for the game after they came through training unscathed this week.
Ahead of the game at Tynecastle, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Christian Borchgrevink - Hearts - AVAILABLE
The Norwegian has recovered from a thigh complaint and featured in a behind closed doors friendly during the week. Available to play against Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
Suffered a reoccurrence of a hamstring injury in the win over Sturm Graz on Thursday and is almost certainly out of the visit to the capital. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Ageu - Hearts - DOUBT
Has missed the last few weeks with a hamstring injury, but could be involved on Sunday. A late decision will be made on his participation by the Hearts coaching staff. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Daizen Maeda - Celtic - DOUBT
Ruled out of Celtic's last two games with a hamstring injury, the Japanese striker's participation remains uncertain for visit to Tynecastle. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group