Martin Boyle injury latest as Hibs star ‘available’ for next Australia match

Hibs should have Martin Boyle available after the international break, according to a report.

The winger was replaced during Australia's win over China and it was feared that it was a serious injury.

But it's now believed he will be available for the weekend's game against Vietnam in Hanoi and that's great news for Jack Ross and Hibs.

The Easter Road side are already without Christian Doidge and are short in attack with Kevin Nisbet the only recognised striker, with James Scott and Jamie Murphy also capable of playing through the middle.

But the Scotsman say Boyle was only replaced for precautionary reasons and it shouldn't have too much of an effect on his season going forward.

Hibs take on Hearts in the first Edinburgh derby of the season following the international break and having Boyle available is huge news for the club.

The 28-year-old won his eighth cap for the Aussies in the World Cup qualifier against China in Qatar and wasted no time in proving just how well he's adjusted to international football by scoring a cracker after 25 minutes.

Australia would go on to win the tie comfortably 3-0 but the night ended on something of a sour note when Boyle was clattered as he attempted to go on one of his trademark mazy runs.

After receiving medical attention on the pitch, Boyle was forced to limp off an appeared to be holding his hamstring.