Hearts midfielder Prince Buaben is clear of injury after being sent for x-rays on his foot.
The Ghanaian left Palmerston Park on Saturday in a protective cast fearing damage to his toe. However, doctors have confirmed the area is only bruised.
Buaben lasted just 45 minutes of Heartsââ¬â¢ 2-1 win over Queen of the South and was replaced by Kenny Anderson at the interval.
He hurt his toe in a fifth-minute tackle but managed to continue before being substituted at half-time. He was placed in a protective boot by Hearts medical staff as a precaution.
The player underwent x-rays yesterday and head coach Robbie Neilson confirmed to the Evening News that no damage had occurred.
Nonetheless, Buaben remains a slight doubt for this weekendââ¬â¢s match with Cowdenbeath at Tynecastle. ââ¬ÅHeââ¬â¢s been x-rayed and everything is fine,â⬠said Neilson. ââ¬ÅMy issue now is to see how he feels for the weekend. He had a protective boot put just to guard the toe but that was only a precaution. The main thing is heââ¬â¢s fine so weââ¬â¢ll see how he is later in the week with regards to Saturday.ââ¬
Anderson could be in line to play if Buaben does not prove his fitness in time, although Osman Sow is also a strong contender for a starting place alongside Genero Zeefuik in attack.
Meanwhile, Hearts Under-20s are in action this evening against St Mirren in a 6pm kick-off at the Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie.