Former Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan believes it will be a "difficult task" for Lee Johnson's men to overcome Hearts at Tynecastle on Monday.
Hibs have won just two of their last 10 Scottish Premiership games and lie in the bottom six, five points behind their Edinburgh rivals - who also have a game in hand. Pressure is mounting on boss Lee Johnson and Allan expects a busy January window for the Easter Road club as they look to get their season back on track. He also identified the prolific form of Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland, who will be looking to add to his tally of 13 goals this season and ensure Allan's old employers remain without an away win against the Jambos for over three years.
He told Sky Sports: “Lawrence Shankland is back scoring goals and heading into the New Year derby he will be looking to get more. Hibs haven't won there since 2019 so it is going to be a difficult task for Hibs.
