Hearts set for six-man injury boost as Wouter Vrancken bullish over revival

Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken expects up to six key players to return from injury following the international break. Eduardo Ageu, Tomas Magnusson, Rogers Mato, Blair Spittal, Oisin McEntee, and Christian Borchgrevink are all in contention to return soon. Hearts suffered a 5-2 home defeat against Falkirk on Sunday while dealing with 11 absentees, though defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott's second-half injury is not believed to be serious.

Vrancken is confident the returning players will help reverse a poor run of form, with Hearts winning just two of their last 11 fixtures. The Jambos currently sit fourth in the William Hill Premiership ahead of their upcoming trip to face Dundee at Dens Park.