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