Source: Team_Talk
Laszlo to welcome back Thomson
The 22-year-old full-back was on Monday undergoing a batch of tests with a view to returning to the first-team squad in time to make his comeback in Saturday's SPL match against St Mirren.[LNB]The news is a welcome lift for manager Csaba Laszlo, who has been without the defender's namesake and rearguard colleague Craig Thomson since the end of October.[LNB]Defensive injuries have forced Laszlo to turn to youngsters Marius Cinikas and Rocky Visconte in recent matches.[LNB]The Jambos boss told his club's official website: "It has been a frustrating time for Jason but hopefully he is nearing the end of this.[LNB]"We must be careful with him but it is positive that he is nearly ready again and we will see how he goes this week."[LNB]Visconte, meanwhile, has reflected on his first-team debut in Saturday's Active Nation Scottish Cup defeat at Aberdeen.[LNB]The 19-year-old Australian, who had only played five behind-closed-doors friendlies this season before the trip to Pittodrie, said: "It was pretty hard against Aberdeen, I struggled with my breathing a bit but it was good. I tried not to do anything fancy and just play straightforward football.[LNB]"For a young player like me it's good training full-time with the first team squad, you learn from them.[LNB]"There are players like me at all Scottish clubs, just waiting for a chance. Many try to go out on loan but it's not always possible.[LNB]"I'm lucky enough to get a chance in the first team but some other youngsters will only play a handful of games a season."[LNB]Visconte knows his opportunity has come as a result of injuries to more experienced players.[LNB]"I found out on Friday I was starting when we trained at Tynecastle and with Lee Wallace and Andrew Driver injured it gave me an opportunity," he explained.[LNB]"It's a big learning curve for me and hopefully I've shown the gaffer I can come in and do a job.[LNB]"Sometimes it is frustrating not playing games all the time but if you keep working hard and doing what the gaffer says you'll maybe be lucky enough to get a chance."[LNB]Hearts have announced their SPL game with Hamilton had been put back 24 hours to Sunday, February 21 following a request from Lothian and Borders Police, who are dealing with non-sports related events the previous day.[LNB][LNB]
