Hearts could welcome back as many as six players for their return to action after the international break, according to head coach Wouter Vrancken.
The Jambos were without 11 players as they lost 5-2 to Falkirk on Saturday, a result described as an embarrassing defeat. Malachi Fagon-Walcott also limped off in the second half against the Bairns.
Six players nearing a return
Vrancken has indicated that Ageu, Tomas Magnusson, Blair Spittal, Oisin McEntee, Rogers Mato and Christian Borchgrevink could all be available for the trip to Dundee on November 21.
Speaking about the potential returns, Vrancken said: “I think Ageu would be back because he's already training in the team. Tomas for sure because he has his protocol with the concussion. Mato probably, hopefully if everything goes well. I think Spittal and McEntee will be 50-50 when we come back. Christian Borchgrevink is also maybe one who will be on the edge of coming back at this moment.”
Halkett's recovery continues
Captain Craig Halkett recently said he was stepping up his rehabilitation from a ruptured Achilles, but Vrancken has confirmed the centre-back will not be back any time soon.
He added: “It’s probably going to take a bit of time of course because he's on the grass but not with the group. It's far from group training but it's good for him that he has this progress. Hopefully he can keep doing the progress without setbacks and as a validation.”
