Hearts vs Livingston preview - Livi pair sidelined

Bottom side Livingston will be without Brad Donaldson and Gary Glen when they host leaders Hearts.

Donaldson has an ankle problem and Glen a knee injury as the Lions look for a win which would move them up to eighth.

Manager Mark Burchill said: "We are beginning to see signs of progress in everything we do and we know that we should have done better than two draws and a win in our last three outings. If we can keep that improvement going then we can push Hearts all the way.

"The last time Hearts were here we could have taken something rather than lose 1-0 and hopefully we can make amends."

New signing Kenny Anderson could make his Hearts debut.

The Dutch-born player's fellow midfielder, Prince Buaben, is suspended but Hearts are approaching a fully-fit squad.

Head coach Robbie Neilson said: "Prince Buaben is suspended but we've got a lot of midfielders that can come in and take his place. Kenny will be in the squad and I'm looking forward to hopefully using him at some point.

"Everybody is fit. Kevin McHattie has trained with us the last few days and will join in full training on Sunday. That'll be us, touch wood that nobody gets injured, with a full squad next week."