Shaun Maloney insists Hibs will struggle to keep fourth spot unless their injury crisis eases after failing to score for the third game running.
The point from this stale draw with relegation-threatened St Johnstone actually lifted the Leith side into the European spots on goal difference.
But with 10 experienced Easter Road stars sitting out the clash and none likely to be fit anytime soon, boss Maloney admits it will be a tall order for his team to stay where they are.
