Source: Team_Talk
Kyle could hand Hearts a boost
Hearts manager Jim Jefferies has revealed that fit-again striker Kevin Kyle could be fit for their season opener with Rangers.[LNB] The experienced forward was expected to miss the first few games of the new campaign after undergoing a double hernia operation in January.[LNB]The 30-year-old, who has missed Hearts' first two pre-season outings, was also troubled by a hip problem.[LNB]However, against the odds, boss Jefferies has revealed Kyle is ahead of schedule and could be in line to face Gers on 23rd July.[LNB]"Kevin is coming on. We expected him to be months away but he's going to start stepping up his running next week," explained Jefferies.[LNB]"He's already doing it in short bursts. So he's way ahead of where we thought he would be.[LNB]"Unless he gets a setback I think he could only miss the early part of the season, maybe just a couple of games.[LNB]"He could maybe even surprise us all and be ready for the start of the season.[LNB]"That would be a lot to ask but he's been jogging for maybe 20 minutes or so and doing some other things.[LNB]"He's been out a long time, so his fitness levels aren't great. But that will come."
