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Mark Pirie

Hibs squad revealed for Celtic Cup Final as Kevin Nisbet doubts pave the way for Hampden chance

Caretaker Hibs boss David Gray faces some big calls heading into the Premier Sports Cup Final.

Ange Postecoglou's Celtic have been in brilliant form and will provide a major test for the stand-in boss after Jack Ross' departure.

He could be without Chris Cadden and Kevin Nisbet for the showpiece after the pair went off injured during Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Dundee at Easter Road.

That could open up a spot for Christian Doidge at the national stadium.

Nisbet has struggled for goals this term. (SNS Group)

The Welshman was struck down by coronavirus last season, then spent three months on the treatment table with an Achilles injury. He returned just in time for Hibs to be halted by the virus again.

Doidge impressed during a 70 minute run out against Dundee on Tuesday and could be set for his first start since August at the national stadium.

Kyle Magennis remains sidelined with a groin injury while Melker Hallberg and Sean Mackie are still working their way back to fitness after lengthy lay-offs.

Predicted line-up

Provisional Hibs squad

Matt Macey

Kevin Dabrowski

Josh Doig

Paul Hanlon

Darren McGregor

Ryan Porteous

Paul McGinn

Drey Wright

Martin Boyle

Joe Newell

Alex Gogic

Kevin Nisbet

Lewis Stevenson

Jamie Murphy

Jamie Gullan

Jake Doyle-Hayes

Scott Allan

James Scott

Chris Cadden

Josh Campbell

Christian Doidge

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