Aaron McEneff insists joyful Jambo Beni Baningime still has a role to play as Hearts chase third spot and Scottish Cup glory – despite the body blow of being ruled out for nine months.
Baningime this week received the devastating news he had damaged his ACL in the win over Livingston a fortnight ago and will not play again until deep into next season.
The midfielder had been a massive part of Hearts’ charge to third and, with an Edinburgh derby semi-final just two weeks away, he would have been integral to a pivotal stage in the campaign.