Midfielder Laryea Kingston is hopeful that he will be fit enough to feature in Hearts' clash with Rangers on Saturday.
The Ghanaian has missed the Jambos last five matches with a thigh injury but has now resumed training and is winning his race to be fit to face the Glasgow giants.
Kingston told the club's website: "My aim is the game against Rangers and I'm pretty sure I will be okay for that match.
"It has been a frustrating few weeks with the niggling problem in my leg, but hopefully everything is okay now and I can get back to playing football."