Lee Johnson has named his side to face St Mirren as Hibs look to get back to winning ways.
Hibs are looking bounce back from last weeks disappointing home loss to St Johnstone. Despite taking the lead against the Perth Saints the Hibees crumbled late on in the match as they crashed to their second defeat in a row. Today they face the Paisley Saints who sit two points ahead in the table. The Buddies arrive to Easter Road full of confidence having dispatched of Dundee United last week.
Lee Johnson says his side are in positive spirits despite a poor run of results. Speaking to Hibs TV ahead of the match, he said: “Frustration has been a key element because we thought we were good for the first 60 minutes against a resolute St Johnstone side. Of course, you look at your next opportunity and you know if you win the football match, you’ll be where your performances deserve to be.
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“We need to capitalise when we have positive spells, kill teams off more than we are, and when there’s plot twists in the game we have to respond better.”
Hibs XI: Marshall, Porteous, Hanlon, Rocky, Cadden, Kenneh, Newell, Henderson, Cabraja, Boyle, Kukharevych.
Subs: Schofield, Jair, Stevenson, Melkersen, Youan, McGregor, Fish, Campbell, Aiken.
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