Hearts team news v Hibs revealed as Michael Smith passes morning fitness test

Published date12 September 2021
AuthorRoss Pilcher
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Robbie Neilson's team can go top outright with a win over their city rivals at Tynecastle, where the pair haven't met since December 2019.

There's a more familiar look to the Jambos' back line as well. Stephen Kingsley recovers from illness and he slots into the left-hand side of the back three. Alex Cochrane is restored to left wing back while Andy Halliday drops to the bench.

Michael Smith underwent a fitness test this morning after picking up a knock on international duty with Northern Ireland, but he passed and lines up on the opposite side to Cochrane.

Beni Baningime and Peter haring will patrol the engine room while Gary Mackay-Steven and Ben Woodburn provide the width either side of Liam Boyce up front.

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