Kazakh winger Islam Chesnokov has finally arrived in Edinburgh after a very drawn-out transfer saga and will also feature on the right.
The 26-year-old has hit double figures for goals in his past two seasons in his homeland and, given the hit rate of Tony Bloom’s Jamestown Analytics, could make an instant impact.
There are also rumours of a new striker, while Pierre Landry Kabore is still to return from international duty, and there is improvement to be made from players already at the club.
As McInnes said, Hearts’ composure was poorer in the second half against Livingston.
“In the first half we looked like a team who deserved to be top of the league,” McInnes told BBC Scotland.
“Some of our play was brilliant and free flowing.
“But it’s a reminder to the players that there’s a consequence for every rushed pass when you’re in transition, every missed chance and every time you don’t get the second goal.
“We never looked settled in the second half. We still had some moments but looked a bit rushed. But in fairness to the players there may be something in their head from the Kilmarnock game. ‘Is one enough?’ Sometimes one is enough.
“I’d have liked to enjoy the second half a bit more. But in professional football the enjoyment comes from winning.
“We all wake up in the morning, look at the league table and say job well done, and credit to the players for that.”
