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Hearts squad revealed as Robbie Neilson has his own cup final dilemma to solve while Josh Ginnelly presses for start

Robbie Neilson has almost a full complement of players as his Hearts side hope to upset the odds in Sunday's Scottish Cup Final.

The Jambos take on Celtic in a repeat of the 2019 showpiece hoping to avenge their 2-1 defeat last time at Hampden.

Josh Ginnelly returned after six weeks out in the 6-1 win over Queen of the South last weekend and the Preston loanee could be pushing for a start out wide.

Captain Steven Naismith didn't feature in last year's final but he is fit to start for the Jambos this time while defender Christophe Berra could once again play at centre-back after shaking off an injury sustained in pre-season.

Long-term absentee John Souttar is still out while Loic Damour is yet to play this season with a mystery heel problem.

Neilson's main selection dilemma lies in midfield where young playmaker Andy Irving has impressed in recent weeks but he may be tempted to opt for a defensive pairing of Peter Haring and Andy Halliday, who were both rested against the Doonhamers.

Predicted starting line-up

Provisional Hearts squad

Craig Gordon

Ross Stewart

Zdenek Zlamal

Michael Smith

Aidy White

Christophe Berra

Stephen Kingsley

Jamie Brandon

Craig Halkett

Mihai Popescu

Peter Haring

Jamie Walker

Olly Lee

Jordan Roberts

Andy Halliday

Andy Irving

Harry Cochrane

Elliott Frear

Lewis Moore

Josh Ginnelly

Liam Boyce

Steven Naismith

Craig Wighton

Euan Henderson

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