Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has fingers crossed that influential defender Stephen Kingsley will be fit enough to take part in next weekend's Edinburgh derby.
The former Swansea City defender watched from the stands as Alan Forrest and Barrie McKay goals ensured a 2-1 opening day Premiership win against Ross County. Next up for Hearts is a trip to Easter Road and rivals Hibs, with Neilson hopeful Kingsley can have a part to play after starting Toby Sibbick, Craig Halkett and Kye Rowles as his three-man defence versus County.
He said of the left-back and fellow full-back Nathaniel Atkinson who came off in match with illness: "Stephen got a nick on his hamstring earlier in the week. It's too early just now but we are hopeful for next week as he has been outstanding in pre-season. Atkinson will be fine. There was a couple of days during the week where he wasn't feeling well.
