Lee Johnson will miss the weekend clash with Kilmarnock after undergoing emergency surgery.
The Easter Road gaffer had his Gallbladder removed with the capital club set to be charged by Jamie McAllister and Adam Owen with the support of David Gray for the Premiership showdown in the Leith.
The 41-year-old has thanked all the staff in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for all the help they provided him and he hopes to make a swift recovery and return to the dugout as soon as possible. But he says despite being absent on the touchline, he is 100 per cent with every single player, staff member and Hibs supporter as they bid to win a hugely important three points.
