
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson admits it will be “extremely difficult” to replace Liam Boyce after it was confirmed that the influential forward has ruptured his cruciate ligament.
The Northern Irishman was carried off in Sunday’s win over St Johnstone after landing awkwardly while attempting to make a tackle. Scans have confirmed Hearts’ worst fears and Boyce – the team’s top scorer in each of the previous two seasons – is set to be sidelined until the early months of 2023.