Hibs delivered a pre–Cup Final win over Dundee tonight but it could be at a cost.
Midway through the second half Kevin Nisbet had to be substituted, a few minutes after being treated for what looked to be a case of over stretching.
The Scotland striker has got six goals to his name this season after being involved in Steve Clarke’s squad at the European Championships during the summer.
Our second change of the evening ?
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— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) December 14, 2021
Hibs had already lost Chris Cadden to injury in the 20th minute with Christian Doidge sent on to play alongside Nisbet as caretaker boss David Gray switched to a 4-4-2 system.
Nisbet looked short of his best but there will be an anxious wait at Easter Road to discover the extent of the striker’s injury.
Tonight’s win, thanks to a spectacular own goal from Paul McMullan was just the second that Hibs have enjoyed since the end of September.
There has been strong speculation throughout today that Shaun Maloney is about to become Hibs manager, possibly in time to be in charge at Hampden on Sunday.
McMullan what a cracking header. pic.twitter.com/twhmAR8C9Z
— Legend From Paisley (@legendpaisley) December 14, 2021