Hearts will aim to go seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership this weekend as they welcome Aberdeen to Tynecastle this Saturday (kick-off: 3pm).
Scheduled to play 24 hours before their title rivals Rangers and Celtic, who meet at Ibrox at Sunday lunchtime, Derek McInnes’ side are able to pile the pressure on the Glasgow due if they can pick up their third successive home win, though, they have a number of injury concerns ahead of the clash in the capital.
As for their visitors, Aberdeen, they arrive in Gorgie on the back of a four-game winless run in the league and 10 points adrift of the top six after Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Dundee United.
Ahead of the game at Tynecastle, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Lawrence Shankland - Hearts - OUT
Remains a few weeks away from a return after suffering a hamstring injury earlier this year. Likely to be available at some point in March. | SNS Group
6. Liam Morrison - Aberdeen - AVAILABLE
The on loan centre-back returns to the squad after missing the midweek draw with Dundee United due to suspension. | SNS Group
7. Mats Knoester - Aberdeen - OUT
Remains out after suffered a serious head knock in the game against Kilmarnock last month. | SNS Group
8. Sabah Kerjota - Hearts - DOUBT
Suffered a hip injury in training earlier this week that means his participation against Aberdeen is in doubt. | SNS Group