Lee Johnson says Martin Boyle has a 50-50 chance of making Hibs' match with Rosss County on Tuesday - but he might not play on Kilmarnock's astro to save his World Cup dream.
There were fears that the Australian international might not make Qatar 2022 with the Socceroos but a scan has allayed fears over any long-term knee issues that have plagued him previously. Boyle doesn't play tonight in their Friday night Premiership clash against Aberdeen after hobbling off last Saturday against St Mirren, a game in which he scored a penalty during a 3-0 victory.
Before the middle-east tournament is a home match versus the Staggies before a trip to Ayrshire, with the artificial surface at Killie's Rugby Park providing Hibs boss Johnson concern. He told Sportsound: "This what we have a squad for. The next man up now gets his opportunity. The injury is difficult to take.
