Chris Cadden faces a significant period out after surgery on his Achilles.
The Hibs star was stretchered off during in the final stages of the Edinburgh derby draw with Hearts on the final day of the season as the Hibees missed out on fourth spot and now require a Celtic Scottish Cup Final win to land a crack at European football.
Jake Doyle-Hayes was also subbed during the capital battle with a shoulder issue and having had close checks on the issue by the club medical team, it has been confirmed the midfielder has damaged his shoulder girdle but the Easter Road side are hopeful he will be available for the start of the new campaign.
