Hearts are hoping to have the results of striker Lawrence Shankland's hamstring scan later on Tuesday. The Premiership leaders - who host second-place Celtic on Sunday - fear the 30-year-old Scotland international could be out for a number of weeks with the injury sustained in the Scottish Cup loss to Falkirk last Saturday. Shankland has been integral to Hearts' title challenge and has netted 15 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions for Derek McInnes' side this season.
Hearts are hoping to have the results of striker Lawrence Shankland's hamstring scan later on Tuesday.
The Premiership leaders - who host second-place Celtic on Sunday - fear the 30-year-old Scotland international could be out for a number of weeks with the injury sustained in the Scottish Cup loss to Falkirk last Saturday.
Shankland has been integral to Hearts' title challenge and has netted 15 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions for Derek McInnes' side this season.
Speaking after the cup exit, head coach McInnes said: "He doesn't like coming off. He looks a bit concerned about it but hopefully it settles. He's normally a good healer."
Hearts are attempting to bolster their attacking options by expediting the arrival of Uganda forward Rogers Mato, who has already agreed a pre-contract to join in the summer. Negotiations with his club, Macedonian league leaders FK Vardar, are ongoing over a move in this window.
The Tynecastle club are also keen to add at least one midfielder on loan. Cammy Devlin will miss at least the next seven games with a lower leg injury, while fellow key midfielder Beni Baningime sits out the visit of Celtic and trip to face Dundee United through suspension.
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