Milne out for season as Hearts' injury woes continue

Heart of Midlothian defender Harry Milne's season is over after he sustains an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, head coach Wouter Vrancken confirms. Harry Milne was the Scottish Premiership's standout left-back last season Heart of Midlothian left-back Harry Milne's season is over after he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, head coach Wouter Vrancken has confirmed. The 29-year-old, who has become an integral part of the Tynecastle side over the past year, suffered the injury during a training session in preparation for last Thursday's Conference League defeat away to Trabzonspor. After being voted into the PFA Scotland Premiership team of the year last season, Milne was named one of Hearts' vice-captains by Vrancken in July.

"Harry is unfortunate, with his season finished," the Hearts boss said as he faces going into Wednesday's home encounter with Rangers without eight first-team players. "It was an ACL, as I expected. There was a bit of hope, but now it's just unlucky for him. It was hard for him, but he has made peace with it." Visit our Hearts page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Milne is among a long list of Hearts absentees, with Vrancken also confirming fellow defenders Stuart Findlay and Christian Borchgrevink face more time on the sidelines. The Belgian coach expects Blair Spittal to return