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:
5. Jordan McGhee - Motherwell - DOUBT
Missed last weekend's defeat at Falkirk, and is a doubt for the game against Hearts at Fir Park. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Tomas Magnusson - Hearts - OUT
The Icelandic midfielder is out for the rest of the season with a thigh injury, the club confirmed last week. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Ageu - Hearts - OUT
The Brazilian has endured an injury-hit debut campaign at Tynecastle, and won't play again this season due to a thigh problem. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Johnny Koutroumbis - Motherwell - AVAILABLE
Returned to bench at the weekend against Falkirk following a calf issue, meaning the defender is ready if required against Hearts. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group