Hearts v Rangers injury news: 13 players out, one doubt cleared up for Derek McInnes’ Tynecastle return

Premiership meeting in Edinburgh will be a hostile occasion…

By Barry Anderson · Edinburgh Evening News

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Hearts and Rangers both face major injury problems ahead of Derek McInnes' return to Tynecastle.
Former Hearts players Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin are ruled out for Rangers with injuries.
Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti and Hearts defender Harry Milne are both sidelined with torn ACLs.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Hearts and Rangers face extensive injury lists ahead of their Scottish Premiership clash at Tynecastle, marking Derek McInnes' first return to Gorgie since taking over at Ibrox. Rangers will be missing former Hearts players Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin through injury, alongside striker Youssef Chermiti who is sidelined with a torn ACL.

Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken is also dealing with significant selection issues, with defender Harry Milne expected to miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury. While Vrancken indicated center-back Stuart Findlay might be fit, the defender remains doubtful and is not expected to be risked.

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