"Findlay, 30, has been a pivotal figure for the league leaders having started all 28 Premiership matches in the middle of defence, but was forced off in the win over Falkirk with a hamstring injury. Brazilian midfielder Ageu made the first start of an injury-hit debut season against Rangers at Ibrox, but was taken off and will now be sidelined until next season because he needs thigh surgery."
"Gordon has also played limited minutes for Hearts this term, but is one of Scotland's key players as they prepare for a first World Cup finals since 1998. McInnes says he hopes Findlay and captain Lawrence Shankland, who has been missing since 17 January with a hamstring injury, will be back for the final pre-split game against Motherwell on 11 April."
Hearts manager Derek McInnes confirmed multiple injury concerns affecting the league leaders. Defender Stuart Findlay will miss six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained against Falkirk, while Brazilian midfielder Eduardo Ageu requires thigh surgery and will be unavailable until next season. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon's shoulder injury may prevent him from playing in Scotland's March international friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast. Captain Lawrence Shankland remains sidelined since January with a hamstring injury. McInnes expressed hope that Findlay and Shankland could return for Hearts' final pre-split match against Motherwell on April 11. Several other players including Baningime, McEntee, and Kerjota have minor injuries but remain available for the upcoming match against Aberdeen. Hearts maintain a four-point lead over Rangers in the Premiership.
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