Robbie Neilson has detailed Hearts' winter shutdown plans with a group of around ten first-team stars to get two weeks off.
The Jambos have been juggling Europa Conference League and domestic matters in the first part of the season with injuries taking their toll. The Thursday/Sunday schedule has stretched the capital club to the limit with the draw against Livingston bringing an end to a very busy schedule of fixtures.
It's been a busy period for a core of the Hearts squad with Neilson confirming they will get much-needed time off - but will still have programmes to work on. A lot of the youngsters will continue working at the training ground as will injured duo Stephen Kingsley and Craig Halkett as they continue to battle their way back from injury for the second part of the campaign.
