Robbie Neilson has revealed Craig Halkett is back on the grass as he steps up his latest injury setback.
The key Hearts defender and summer recruit Kye Rowles have been hit with lengthy spells on the sidelines this campaign as the capital club continue to deal with an extensive injury list with Andy Halliday and Peter Haring the latest casualties from the weekend defeat to Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
The capital club have felt the absence of the first choice defensive duo, with Neilson confirming that both will be still unavailable for the visit of Celtic to Tynecastle. Halkett has previously been thrown back into action and broke back down with the club now taking a more cautious approach so that he doesn't suffer any further time in the medical room. Speaking to Edinburgh Evening News, Neilson said: “He is back on the pitch but it's a more gradual process than the last time. We just need to wait and see where he is. We are taking it day-by-day to see if we can build him back up.”
