Managerless Hearts start their Conference League campaign with a trip to Azerbaijan to face Belarussian side Dinamo Minsk this evening looking to halt their alarming winless run.
Forced to play the game behind closed doors and on neutral ground due to UEFA sanctions on Belarussian clubs, the Tynecastle outfit’s Conference League opener will take place over 1600 miles from Minsk in the Azerbaijan city of Sumgait.
Still looking for their first win of the season, a 96th minute header from Lawrence Shankland helped the Jambos halt a run of eight consecutive defeats. However, a win is desperately needed for the Edinburgh giants - and tonight would be the perfect time to secure it.
Here is The Scotsman’s predicted Hearts line-up to face Dinamo Minsk this evening:
5. LB: Stephen Kingsley
The versatile left-back will continue where he left off against Ross County at the weekend. | SNS Group
6. CM: Cammy Devlin
He returned to the side against Ross County at the weekend, and will be tasked with winning the ball back for Hearts against Dinamo Minsk. | SNS Group
8. RW: Kenneth Vargas
Part of a front three behind the striker, Vargas will be shifted out to the right. | SNS Group