Robbie Neilson has revealed Hearts are still looking to book a game in as part of their trip to Spain as he hailed the 'massive difference' Craig Halkett made on his return to action.
The key defender was pitched in earlier than planned in the 1-1 draw with Livingston after Kye Rowles was sent-off in the Tynecastle draw. The plan was always to give the defender the last five or ten minutes to ease him back in but he got more minutes than expected.
Neilson and Co have had a busy schedule in the first half of the season as they juggled domestic matters with Europa Conference League group stage football. Those extra games on top of a mounting injury list tested the capital club to the limit with the main aim to be in contention for third going into the shutdown. The break will offer much-needed rest for the Jambos to refuel while help injured stars get back for the second part of the season.
