Hearts manager Craig Levein has admitted that senior Jambos stars Arnaud Djoum, Uche Ikpeazu and Peter Haring could miss next weekend’s Scottish Cup final clash with Celtic – with all three likely to miss this weekend’s meeting at Celtic Park.
The pair have been struggling for a number of weeks and the Tynecastle boss hopes they will be fit for the Hampden clash – but admits all three could miss out.
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Levein admits it’s a fine balance between risking them before the final and training but he hopes to have a clearer idea within the next few days.
“It’s that close between making sure they’re alright for the final and giving them game-time,” Levein told his pre-match press conference.
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“They’re doing a little bit today so it should become a bit clearer, possibly by the beginning of next week exactly where they are.
“Obviously, we’ve not got weeks to spare or they probably would have had some game-time.”
“There’s three, Arnaud (Djoum), Uche and Peter. Arnaud’s Achilles has been bothering him. That’s obviously a little issue but I’m hopeful all three will be fit for the final.”
The Jambos will feature a much-changed side at Celtic Park this wekeend as Levein looks to use some of his fringe men and protect others ahead of the final.
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If Levein can get all three fit for next weekend then his side will stand a much better chance of ending Celtic’s hopes of a triple treble.