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Hearts midfielder Cammy Devlin faces up to eight weeks out with a lower leg injury sustained during Tuesday’s 2-0 home victory over St Mirren at Tynecastle. The Australia international came off in added time and will miss crucial fixtures including the upcoming clash against Celtic on 25 January.
Hearts Lose Key Midfielder Devlin for Eight Weeks After St Mirren Injury
The 27-year-old Australia international sustained the lower leg injury during Hearts’ 2-0 home win over St Mirren at Tynecastle on Tuesday evening. Devlin was forced off the pitch in added time after picking up the problem, with subsequent medical assessment revealing the extent of the damage that will sideline him for up to two months.
Devlin has been a crucial figure for the Scottish Premiership leaders this season, making 27 appearances across all competitions and contributing one goal. The former Wellington Phoenix player, who has earned four caps for Australia, is currently out of contract at the end of the season, adding uncertainty to his future at Tynecastle beyond the current campaign.
Manager Derek McInnes faces a significant midfield shortage for Hearts’ next league fixture against Celtic on 25 January, with Beni Baningime also suspended for the crucial encounter. The absence of two key midfielders presents a major challenge for Hearts as they prepare to face one of their main title rivals in what promises to be a pivotal match in the Scottish Premiership season.
Hearts will first focus on Saturday’s Scottish Cup fourth-round tie against Falkirk at Tynecastle, where McInnes will need to reshuffle his midfield options. The injury to Devlin represents a significant blow to Hearts’ squad depth during a busy period of fixtures across multiple competitions.
