Hearts go into the Scottish Cup last eight clash with St Mirren, hampered by an injury crisis.
Robbie Neilson has revealed that only 12 players eligible to feature at Tynecastle have trained ahead of the quarter-final.
Meanwhile Stephen Robinson has had mixed start to life as Buddies boss but a midweek win over Dundee will give them the boost they need challenge for a top six spot as well as trying to secure a semi-final place at Hampden.