Hearts predicted line up vs St Mirren as Steven Naismith makes change
Susanna Sealy
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Another clean sheet for the Hearts’ goalie. Clark is undisputed number one in Craig Gordon’s absence and for good measure following tremendous display against the Dons
Hearts are set for an away fixture against St Mirren this weekend following a triumphant weekend at Tynecastle on Saturday. Following the international break, the Jambos boss Steven Naismith took time to reset and regroup his squad after an intense schedule.
The work evidently paid off with Yutaro Oda and Liam Boyce helping to secure a 2-0 win for the home side. However, the question is now whether this run of form can continue as the Jambos face the second team in the league this weekend.
The Saints are undefeated so far this season and sit just two points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. With the match taking place at Paisley 2021 Stadium, Hearts will be in for a tough battle but Naismith believes his squad can keep their composure following a tremendous defensive display last weekend.
A key cog in the brilliant defensive performance against Aberdeen, Atkinson’s place this weekend is set for a tough gig in Paisley
The Jambos will also welcome back Odel Offiah to the squad after the 20-year-old defender returned to his parent club Brighton following a medical scare. It remains to be seen whether Offiah will form the starting line up but ahead of the weekend’s action, here is Edinburgh News’ predicted starting XI for Hearts vs St Mirren.
Teaming up with Rowles, Frankie Kent could easily have won man-of-the-match for his work against the Dons with Naismith hoping his work rate continues on Saturday.
Following several weeks of criticism, the Australian international formed part of a strong and unbreakable back line that Naismith will need if they are to beat St Mirren.
In Alex Cochrane’s absence, Kingsley produced spectacular display on the left-hand side to help secure the clean sheet against Aberdeen.
A man-of-the-match performance against Aberdeen last weekend - Devlin’s on flying form and will hope to extend that this Saturday.
The Australian should come on to replace Peter Haring who’s risky tackles could easily have resulted in a red card against Aberdeen.
Despite a precautionary substitution early on, Oda should be fit and well to continue his goal scoring streak this weekend against St Mirren.
Hearts’ second goal-scorer against Aberdeen. Boyce was involved in all the action, including a yellow card, before his second-half substitution.
As always a steady and secure presence, the Costa Rican side wil be busy this weekend against the current second in the Premiership.
Hearts’ captain struggled with form against Aberdeen but he will hope to be back on top against St Mirren this weekend.
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