Martin Boyle will not be available for Hibs’ return to Scottish Premiership action. However, Joe Newell, the club captain, is anticipated to triumph in his fitness race and be ready to play Rangers at Ibrox.
Since the preseason, Boyle has been playing with a lot of strapping on his right arm because of an injury that makes him extremely uncomfortable when in contact. The Socceroos winger has now had surgery on his hand and wrist after previously rejecting suggestion to have surgery.
Even if Boyle’s return to full fitness and form following the operation will please Hibs, losing such a seasoned attacker, even for a single game, is a blow. especially after the 31-year-old had a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone at Easter Road on Saturday, looking back to his best.
After going to Brisbane and Jakarta for World Cup duty during the international break, Boyle was held back to be used as an impact replacement. Despite this, he made the most of his half-hour bench appearance, scoring a magnificent second goal to secure the victory for the home team. After the game, the team’s most popular player expressed his goal to contribute significantly each week, stating, “I’m concerned that after a few years here, I’m not getting any younger! However, I enjoy that competition. It makes me feel good to have competition for my spot.
“I don’t want to give that jersey to anyone else; I want to keep it.” It could be a little self-serving. But it’s only positive if it’s working and generating performances.
Meanwhile, midfielder Newell was in the main stand at Easter Road to watch his team’s first league victory of the season on Saturday. The captain, who has been dealing with a groin problem for several weeks, has made the most of the present break—Hibs have a free weekend before playing Govan on Sunday—by receiving medical attention and getting well. According to Hibs’ most recent medical update, Newell is expected to resume training the following week and be prepared for Hibs’ away match against Rangers when the team makes its season-long comeback.
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