Craig Gordon has returned to the Heart of Midlothian starting XI for a Premiership clash for the first time since suffering a double leg break on Christmas Eve 2022 against Dundee United at Tannadice.

The club legend has played in three matches this season, all in the Scottish Cup. This will be his first league outing in 476 days.

Hearts head coach Steven Naismith has spoken this season about his belief that he can keep both his Scotland international goalkeepers happy with their roles within the squad.

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Zander Clark has performed to a high standard since replacing Gordon after his injury. He has kept 15 clean sheets this campaign. 

Meanwhile, Stephen Kingsley drops to the bench and Calem Nieuwenhof is still not in the squad.

Kingsley was taken off at half-time of the win over St Mirren with a hamstring complaint while Nieuwenhof is still building back up after his hamstring injury sustained in the win over Celtic.

The Aussie had returned to training after the international break.

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