The Jambos’ record signing won’t be available to face Hibs while Craig Gordon is back in the international fold despite lack of action
14:44, 30 Sep 2025Updated 19:28, 30 Sep 2025
Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes
Ageu will sit out this weekend’s Edinburgh derby, Derek McInnes has confirmed.
The record Hearts signing made his debut after a big money move from Portugal against Livingston last month, but a hamstring injury has kept him sidelined since.
McInnes previously admitted the Brazilian midfielder was touch and go for the capital clash against city rivals Hibs, which the hosts go into in fine form and sitting top of the Premiership table.
But he’s now admitted defeat in the race to get him fit to face the Hibees, and instead will use the upcoming international break to get him raring to go.
He also explained that Craig Gordon is fit enough to join up with the Scotland squad after the weekend’s game.
The veteran keeper was a surprise inclusion in Steve Clarke’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus at Hampden.
But Gordon completed a bounce match for his club today and will head off with McInnes’ blessing.
“Craig has managed to put four or five days of training together, he explained. “He’s playing 45 minutes in a bounce game today. I spoke with Steve [Clarke] yesterday, and we were happy that he was fully fit and back training, hence why he’s in the squad and Steve was keen to put him back in.
New Hearts signing Ageu
“In terms of other injuries, just as we are. Nothing from the weekend and I think we just have those one or two longer term ones out, as the game’s going to come too quick for them.
“When we come out of the break, he’ll [Ageu] get some work done in the international break and we’ll be able to get him fit for the next game after that.
“We’ve got a strong squad; we’ve got good options in certain areas. Some areas are stronger than others, like every squad, but I’ve been really happy with the squad I inherited and obviously we’ve added to that.
“A few boys have moved on to get some regular football as well. From day one, from testing back in June, the players have been first class when I work and that’s got to continue.”
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