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Steven Mair

Hearts recovering from Covid outbreak as second friendly given green light despite Berwick call off

Premiership returnees Hearts have announced a friendly planned between the Edinburgh side and Linlithgow Rose WILL go ahead as planned.

The Jambos were left sweating over five positive tests recorded among players and staff which shelved the planned match against Berwick Rangers on Friday.

But one day later the club believes the outbreak is sufficiently contained and they will play the bounce game against their East of Scotland League opposition.

Fans will be present at Prestonfield for the match on Saturday afternoon after the update from the Gorgie team.

It's the first chance for Robbie Neilson to assess his Championship winning squad as they prepare to step up to the top flight for the 2021-22 season.

Their first competitive match takes place in just two weeks with the first matches of the Premier Sports Cup.

The Jambos take on Peterhead on July 10 before their first home game against Cove Rangers three days later.

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