Hearts are hoping that Lewis Neilson will be fit for this Saturday’s clash with Rangers after insisting that the defender withdrew from the Scotland Under-21 squad as a precaution.
Neilson limped off in the first half of last Thursday’s 3-1 friendly win over Northern Ireland and then returned to his club for further treatment before Scot Gemmill’s side drew 1-1 with the same opposition in Paisley on Sunday.
The sight of the 19-year-old going off injured was of concern to the Gorgie club, with Craig Halkett and Kye Rowles already sidelined with hamstring and foot issues respectively.
