Craig Halkett shares Harry Milne talks after brutal Hearts injury blow as teammate urged to seize major chance

The Hearts defender was on punditry duties for the club’s second league phase match in the Conference League.

Edinburgh Evening News

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Craig Halkett revealed conversations with teammate Harry Milne after the left-back suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury.
Halkett urged midfielder Tomas Magnusson to seize his opportunity as the team's only currently fit central midfielder.
Hearts suffered the fresh injury blow just prior to their UEFA Conference League defeat against Trabzonspor.

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Hearts defender Craig Halkett has revealed he spoke with Harry Milne after the left-back suffered a suspected season-ending knee injury during training. Milne sustained the injury ahead of Thursday's Conference League clash against Trabzonspor, adding to the Scottish Premiership club's escalating fitness crisis.

Speaking on TNT Sports punditry duties, Halkett highlighted that the widespread absences create a major opportunity for midfielder Tomas Magnusson to step up. Magnusson was left as the club's only fit central midfielder in Turkey, prompting tactical reshuffles alongside Jordi Altena and Rogers Mato.

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