Frankie McAvoy has issued an injury update on keeper Zander Clark.
The Scotland squad man was pulled out of the pre-season clash with Dunfermline after reporting feeling a niggle while kicking the ball during the warm-up. It was decided at that point not to risk the goalkeeper with Harry Stone taking his place between the sticks as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw at East End Park.
Skipper Craig Gordon has been ruled out since Christmas and is still working his way back to fitness with Clark vital to the Hearts first team at present. Head coach McAvoy confirmed he didn't want to take any chances and is hopeful it is nothing serious. He insists it doesn't look back but they will get the issue assessed and take things from there.
