Source: PA
Zaliukas out for Hearts
Hearts are preparing for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Aberdeen without skipper Marius Zaliukas amid the continuing impasse over his contract negotiations.
David Obua has joined the injury list after suffering a groin strain while training with Uganda and Ian Black is doubtful after breaking two bones in his hand.
Stephen Elliott returns from a hamstring injury but Andrew Driver (thigh) and Lee Wallace (knee) remain on the sidelines.
