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New signing Orestis Kiomourtzoglou has been drafted into the engine room as Robbie Neilson looks to topple Rangers and go second in the league.

[Hearts](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/heart-of-midlothian-fc) boss Neilson has opted for a strong line up, with a front three of Shankland, Forrest and McKay spearheading the attack. [Tynecastle](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/tynecastle-park). “We know if we win on Saturday, we’ll be second, so it’s a great opportunity. Speaking ahead of the match Neilson said: "It’s the league that’s gets us these tournaments and big games in Europe. [- Hearts will be raring to go vs Rangers as Craig Halkett and Robert Snodgrass importance talked up](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hearts-raring-go-vs-rangers-25134199) [- Hearts star Craig Gordon heaps praise on Ryan Porteous as he aims to remain Scotland No1 for years](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hearts-star-craig-gordon-heaps-25132845) [- Hibs and Hearts to battle it out for Women's Capital Cup with fans able to attend for free](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-hearts-battle-out-womens-25118576) [- Hartlepool chairman in 'didn't know' Paul Hartley admission after axing former Hearts and Hibs star](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hartlepool-chairman-didnt-know-paul-25116021) [- Hearts injury latest on Craig Halkett, Kye Rowles and Lewis Neilson as Robbie Neilson gives update](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hearts-injury-latest-craig-halkett-25114533) German midfielder Orestis Kiomourtzoglou will make his Tynecastle bow as he hopes for a dream home debut.

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GIOVANNI van Bronckhorst has named two changes to his team for this afternoon's match against Hearts at Tynecastle.

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EXCLUSIVE BY STEPHEN MCGOWAN: When the end arrived for Sean Dyche at Burnley after nine and a half years the messages of support came from near and far.

When he was in the team he was always looking after himself and ready to go. With a league winners’ medal, a Scottish Cup triumph and an appearance in a Europa League final the arrangement has worked well for both sides. He’s energetic, he puts in the work, he has quality and eventually think fans just say, ‘you know what? Despite a 3-0 defeat the performance was enough to remain in the team for a much-needed win over Dundee United. It’s a career with plenty of fuel in the tank yet. 'We knew Brian Rice, who was a scout in Scotland at the time, and he spoke very highly of him. New signing Tom Lawrence is the only player who comes close to that return with a goal or an assist every 122 minutes. With four goals and one assist during his 462 minutes on the pitch this season, Arfield averages a goal or an assist every 92 minutes of football. His first close look at Arfield came in the summer of 2013. ‘To be honest Scott came in and he was like a breath of fresh air. 'But we certainly appreciated what he brought to the team. One, from a former player now plying his trade in [Glasgow](/news/glasgow/index.html), still sticks in the mind.

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has picked his starting side and substitutes to lock horns with Hearts in a crunch Scottish Premiership fixture at ...

Hearts head into the encounter sitting in third in the table and not having lost at Tynecastle in the league this term; Rangers did win on their last visit to Tynecastle. Between the sticks this afternoon, Rangers have Allan McGregor, while James Tavernier and Borna Barisic slot in as full-backs. Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has picked his starting side and substitutes to lock horns with Hearts in a crunch Scottish Premiership fixture at Tynecastle this afternoon.

The Ibrox midfielder was a huge player for Sean Dyche and remains key for Rangers.

“The amount of football he played over the years he was at Burnley was incredible. “To be honest, Scott came in and he was like a breath of fresh air. He had more to offer and he certainly offered it for us. He told the Daily Mail: “Scotty had come through a bit of an up and down time at Huddersfiel. Dyche wasn't surprised to see Arfield become a hit at the club and admitted he knew he had lost him from Burnley the minute Rangers were interested. He joined on a free from Burnley early in [Steven Gerrard's](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard) tenure and instantly became a fan's favourite for his workrate and desire, as well as his quality on the ball.