Hearts have confirmed their game against the Dons has been given the green light by police and council officials. The club strongly advise fans not to travel by car and to arrive at Tynecastle at least 45 minutes before kick-off. The Jambos have no fresh concerns as they prepare for their first match in more than two weeks. Lee Wallace (knee), Andrew Driver (thigh) and David Obua (groin) have stepped up their training in the weather-enforced break and are nearing returns. Suso Santana (knee) and Jason Thomson (ankle) remain out. Peter Pawlett (toe) and Nikola Vujadinovic (hamstring) return for Aberdeen following injury. However, Northern Ireland defender Rory McArdle is suspended again. Fraser Fyvie and Darren Mackie both remain on the sidelines with long-term knee injuries. Hearts (from): Kello, Barr, Bouzid, Zaliukas, Stevenson, Palazuelos, Templeton, Elliot, Elliott, Balogh, Kyle, Jonsson, Mrowiec, C Thomson, Skacel, Novikovas. Aberdeen (from): Langfield, Ifil, Diamond, Robertson, Folly, Magennis, Aluko, Hartley, Jack, Vernon, Maguire, Young, Howard, Considine, Paton, Vujadinovic, Velicka, Pawlett.
