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Hibs manager Reedijk confident of Boyle’s fitness and eyes long‑term goals ahead of League Cup semi‑final

04 Nov 2026, 10:29 PM IST · GlobeWire Daily Editorial Desk · Source: www.bbc.com

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Key takeaways--- All statements are attributed to Hibs manager Marink Reedijk in a pre‑match press briefing. No other sources were cited.

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Martin Boyle – recovered from a recent illness; manager confirmed he is fit and available for selection.
Miguel Chaiwa – left Wednesday’s 2‑2 draw with St Mirren with a knock but has been cleared to play.

Reedijk called the fixture a “special match” for the club and said winning would be a huge boost, but stressed that the result will not distract from the long‑term project he is building at Hibs.
Quote (paraphrased): *“The result is very important, but we must keep working on what we are doing for the future.”*
He expects Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken to stick largely to his usual style, adding that “you never know” once the game starts.

Reedijk highlighted a personal connection with Hearts goalkeeper Beau Reus – the two shared a title‑winning season in Belgium’s second tier last year.
He noted the bond will be set aside for the match, but acknowledged it will resurface after the game.

Hibs will likely field Boyle and Chaiwa, giving the team more attacking options.
Fans can verify the squad list and any late changes on the official Hibernian website or the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) match centre on match day.
For live updates, reputable broadcasters such as BBC Sport and the SPFL’s own channels will provide minute‑by‑minute coverage.

--- *All statements are attributed to Hibs manager Marink Reedijk in a pre‑match press briefing. No other sources were cited.*

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