Laryea Kingston looks set to be recalled for the game at Easter Road as manager Jim Jefferies aims to ensure his side bounce back after defeat against Motherwell. What better way to get the players to end on a high that the chance to beat the city rivals again on their own turf. Kingston was on the bench for Saturday's 2-0 loss at Tynecastle, but the Hearts boss revealed this was down to fitness worries. But the Ghana midfielder could come back for the Edinburgh derby against Hibs along with Eggert Jonsson, who is free from suspension as Hearts seek to keep alive their slim European hopes.
Jefferies said: "I've had Ian Black and Kingston in midfield recently and they've done well. Kingston didn't look sharp in training last week because he's had a wee bit of a back strain. I was thinking ahead as to whether I will need him this week because he's certainly been doing well. But the team wasn't weakened against Motherwell, we had Michael Stewart and Ruben Palazuelos in there. We won't take any risks with him but he's better now. Lee Wallace and Suso Santana are giving us concerns as they didn't train yesterday, but we think they will be okay."
Laryea Kingston looks set to be recalled for the game at Easter Road as manager Jim Jefferies aims to ensure his side bounce back after defeat against Motherwell. What better way to get the players to end on a high that the chance to beat the city rivals again on their own turf. Kingston was on the bench for Saturday's 2-0 loss at Tynecastle, but the Hearts boss revealed this was down to fitness worries. But the Ghana midfielder could come back for the Edinburgh derby against Hibs along with Eggert Jonsson, who is free from suspension as Hearts seek to keep alive their slim European hopes.