Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken provides injury update on four stars ahead of gruelling schedule of NINE games in 29 days

WOUTER VRANCKEN has provided an injury update on four Hearts stars ahead of a gruelling run of fixtures. The Tynecastle club are set for NINE games across a 29 day period in three competitions between the domestic return this coming…

By Alan Galindo · The Scottish Sun

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 4:24 PM

Key Things to Know

Wouter Vrancken provided fitness updates on four Hearts players ahead of a nine-game schedule across 29 days.
Malachi Fagan-Walcott is available for selection after returning to training without any physical reaction.
Oisin McEntee could make the squad for Saturday's match against St Mirren following progress in individual training.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken has issued injury updates on Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Oisin McEntee, Stuart Findlay, and Finlay Pollock ahead of a demanding run of nine matches across 29 days. Hearts return to domestic action against St Mirren before embarking on a hectic slate spanning the Scottish Premiership, Conference League, and Premier Sports Cup.

Vrancken confirmed Fagan-Walcott is selectable, McEntee could return to the squad this Saturday, and Findlay might feature despite back ache. However, Pollock will not be risked due to ankle discomfort, while Blair Spittal, Tom Renaud, and Craig Halkett remain unavailable.

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