Elias Melkersen he wants to fire Hibs into the World Cup break on a high after a spell out with injury.
It's been a frustrating season for the Norwegian youngster, who has been battling a concussion problem in the first half of this season. He's yet to find the net in Premiership action and there's one more chance to do so before December as Kilmarnock become the challenge at Rugby Park this afternoon, having played the entirety of a 2-0 defeat to Ross County at Easter Road on
Lee Johnson's men are on a poor run of five defeats in their last six games but Melkersen suggests that a big win before a four-week hiatus would be the perfect way to sign off. Hibs' Norwegian forward explained: “It’s been really good to come back from injury and get 90 minutes in the bank in the last game.
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“One of the toughest things in football is to watch games from the sidelines when you are injured, knowing you can make a difference but you can’t contribute. It's mentally tough for anyone.
"I think I am coming with energy to help the team but the most important thing is to win the game. We need to get back to winning again.
“We have recovered from the last game (v Ross County) now we are looking forward to what is going to be a tough challenge against a physical team on astro.
“Every team in this league is difficult to play against, so we just need to have the focus and determination to win the game. We need to get back to winning ways before the World Cup break starts."
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