Deividas Cesnauskis is facing another month on the sidelines after tearing a thigh muscle against Celtic last weekend.

The Lithuanian international limped off during the first half of the Tynecastle clash complaining of a problem with his left thigh, his first start of the season coming to a frustratingly early end.

The winger went into hospital earlier this week and scan results have shown that he has suffered a small tear to his muscle.

He is likely to be out of action for around four weeks as he battles to recover from this latest setback.

The 27-year-old had only just returned to the first team after tearing his other thigh, that injury keep him out of action for two months.

Deividas' absence from tomorrow's clash against St Mirren means boss Csaba Laszlo will be forced to make at least two changes for the trip to Paisley.

Marius Zaliukas is suspended for the game having been sent off against Celtic, forcing a reshuffle of the backline.

Christos Karipidis is the obvious choice to slot back into the centre-half role, although the Greek star picked up a knock last weekend and has been receiving treatment this week.

"We have been a bit up and down but that is normal for a young team," said Csaba.

"We have been making too many mistakes in matches and we must try to cut that out when we play St Mirren tomorrow. We remain confident and 100 per cent we try to bring the three points back to Tynecastle."

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