Hearts will look to take another huge stride towards winning the title when they visit Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership at Fir Park this Saturday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Derek McInnes’ men are so close to ending their 65-year wait to win the league that they can almost taste it after Monday’s mammoth 2-1 victory over Rangers on Sunday. Three points ahead of Celtic with just three matches remaining, the Jambos can put major pressure on Martin O’Neill’s side by winning this weekend, with the Hoops hosting rivals Rangers a day later at Parkhead.
Their hosts, Motherwell, have aims of their own, though, with a win virtually securing a fourth-place finish and consequently a place in the Conference League qualifiers next season.
Both sides have their injury concerns ahead of the game, with Jens Berthel Askou and McInnes sweating over several players’ fitness for the clash.
Ahead of the game at Fir Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Harry Milne - Hearts - DOUBT
The left-back has been a star performer for Hearts this season, but has now missed several weeks with a groin injury. Could return at the weekend. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Eythor Bjorgolfsson - Motherwell - OUT
The Icelandic forward hasn't played since the 0-0 draw with Hibs due to injury, and won't play again this season. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Cammy Devlin - Hearts - DOUBT
The talismanic Aussie midfielder has missed the club's last two games with a strain, but could return for the game with Motherwell. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Oisin McEntee - Hearts - OUT
The versatile Irish saw his season brought to a premature end last month with a hamstring injury. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group