Hibernian head coach David Gray has confirmed that Callum Wright and Ante Suto will miss Thursday's Conference League second qualifying round first leg against Malisheva in Kosovo.
The duo join Jamie McGrath and Nicky Cadden on the sidelines, leaving Gray with a depleted squad for the opening match.
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Gray inspected the Fadil Vokrri Stadium ahead of the fixture and expressed satisfaction with the pitch dimensions and playing surface.
"Good size and good surface," Gray said. "No complaints."
The Scottish side has conducted extensive scouting on their opponents, identifying Malisheva as a physically aggressive team that maintains high intensity throughout matches.
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"Very aggressive, very intense, they fight for every inch," Gray noted.
Reflecting on last season's European campaign, Gray emphasized his desire to replicate that run and guide the club into the main league phase.
"We are hungry," he said.
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The Hibernian manager warned his players against underestimating the opposition, stressing that any lapse in concentration during the tie will result in immediate consequences.
