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:
9. Ageu - Hearts - OUT
The Brazilian midfielder was forced to miss last week's win over Falkirk and the club have confirmed he is likely to be out until the end of the season following a scan. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Stuart Armstrong - Aberdeen - OUT
The Scotland international is ruled out of the clash at Tynecastle with a thigh issue. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Cammy Devlin - Hearts - OUT
Has missed the last six games with an ankle injury, and will miss the visit of Aberdeen. The game against Kilmarnock next month has been pencilled in for his return. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Oisin McEntee - Hearts - DOUBT
Another doubt for Hearts ahead of this weekend's visit of Aberdeen, the Irishman has an arm injury and is due to see a specialist in Glasgow ahead of the clash. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group