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James Delaney

Hearts v Hibs: How should Jack Ross line up for Edinburgh Derby clash at Hampden?

We may be six months on from the original date of this fixture, but the wait has done little to diminish the ferocity of the Edinburgh Derby as Hibernian prepare to take on Hearts at Hampden in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup.

Jack Ross's first game at the national stadium brings with it one of his most important team selections as the men in green and white attempt to end their awful record of facing their capital rivals on neutral ground.

Ross has been fairly rigid in his team selection so far this campaign, using fewer players than any other Premiership side on the way to picking up 24 points from their opening 12 league games.

The back three of Paul Hanlon, Paul McGinn and Ryan Porteous has served the Easter Road boss well so far, with Alex Gogic providing midfield cover in defensive areas.

At the other end of the pitch, Kevin Nisbet has been doing the business in front of goal alongside Christian Doidge, netting eight times so far this campaign.

However, there are a few injury issues within the Hibs squad, with doubts over the fitness of the evergreen Lewis Stevenson and Jamie Murphy and Drey Wright only now returning from the injuries that forced them out of Betfred Cup action.

But how would you like to see Hibs line up at Hampden?

Pick your team using the team selector widget below and don't forget to share your selection on Facebook and Twitter.

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