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Wouter Vrancken blames Hearts injuries for Hampden semi final collapse as huge casualty list increases in Hibs defeat

The Jambos list of walking wounded is now into double figures following the 2-1 loss at the national stadium to their arch rivals…

By Scott McDermott · Daily Record UK

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:41 PM

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Wouter Vrancken stated first-half injuries caused Hearts to lose control in their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Hibs.
Hibs won the match 2-1 after goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath overturned Claudio Braga's early opener.
Tomas Magnusson was taken to the hospital, while Calvin Miller left the match in a brace awaiting scans.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken attributed his side's 2-1 Scottish League Cup semi-final defeat against rival Hibs at Hampden to first-half injuries. Hearts took an early lead through Claudio Braga, but Hibs took control and scored through Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath following injuries to Tomas Magnusson and Calvin Miller.

Vrancken revealed he is now missing 10 players ahead of Thursday's Europa League fixture against Swiss side FC Thun. Magnusson was sent to the hospital after suffering suspected concussion symptoms, while Miller was placed in a knee brace awaiting further scans.

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