Last Updated: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:56
Ismael Bouzid returns for Hearts' trip to Dundee United on Sunday, but Jim Jefferies could be without up to 15 of his first-team squad.
The Jambos could also have Suso Santana back in the side following a thigh injury, but Eggert Jonsson and Laryea Kingston are both suspended after the latter lost his appeal against his sending off at Aberdeen.
Dawid Kucharski (groin) is extremely doubtful, Christian Nade is subject to internal disciplinary proceedings, while Marius Zaliukas (hamstring), Marian Kello (hand), Ian Black, Jose Goncalves, Andrew Driver, Ruben Palazuelos, Scott Robinson, Craig Thomson, Johnny Stewart (all knee) and Jamie MacDonald (ankle) are all out.