Team News: Hibs vs St Johnstone
Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray has made three changes to his starting XI for this afternoon’s William Hill Premiership game against St Johnstone; 3pm kick-off at Easter Road.
The first change comes at the back as Chris Cadden makes his first league start of the season. Chris’ brother, Nicky, also comes into the starting XI and starts on the left-wing. This is the first time the duo have started for the Hibees together.
The final change sees Elie Youan make his first league appearance of the campaign after recovering from the hip issue he sustained in the Premier Sports Cup against Queen’s Park.
Warren O’Hora will lead out the Hibees at Easter Road, and Junior Hoilett makes the matchday squad for the first time.
Lewis Miller and Martin Boyle drop to the substitutes' bench, whilst Joe Newell misses out with a groin issue.
The game has come slightly too early for Dwight Gayle who trained at HTC this morning.
Starting XI
1. Josef Bursik (GK)
4. Marvin Ekpiteta
5. Warren O’Hora ©
7. Elie Youan
12. Chris Cadden
18. Hyeokkyu Kwon
19. Nick Cadden
21. Jordan Obita
26. Nectar Triantis
35. Rudi Molotnikov
99. Mykola Kuharevich
Subs
13. Jordan Smith (GK)
2. Lewis Miller
6. Dylan Levitt
10. Martin Boyle
17. Harry McKirdy
22. Nathan Moriah-Welsh
23. Junior Hoilett
32. Josh Campbell
33. Rocky Bushiri