Hearts predicted XI for Saturday's match with Hibs. Picture: SNSHearts predicted XI for Saturday's match with Hibs. Picture: SNS
Hearts predicted XI for Saturday's match with Hibs. Picture: SNS

Predicted Hearts XI v Hibs – with big changes expected for Steven Naismith's first match in charge

By Craig Fowler
Published 14th Apr 2023, 16:30 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2023, 16:31 BST
Hearts take on Hibs in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road on Saturday.

Interim head coach Steven Naismith takes the team for the first time and has some big decisions to make on his starting XI.

This is the team we believe the Hearts boss will go with...

Has impressed since coming on for Craig Gordon.

1. GK – ZANDER CLARK

Has impressed since coming on for Craig Gordon. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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Has played well in recent games and deserves to keep his place.

2. RB – NATHANIEL ATKINSON

Has played well in recent games and deserves to keep his place. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group

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Will return from suspension.

3. LB – ALEX COCHRANE

Will return from suspension. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

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Played very well at Ibrox while Toby Sibbick made a bad error which led to a goal, so expect him to get the nod of the two.

4. DRC - JAMES HILL

Played very well at Ibrox while Toby Sibbick made a bad error which led to a goal, so expect him to get the nod of the two. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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