Craig Levein admits Hearts midfielder faces race against time to make cup final

By ALAN PATTULLO
Published 19th May 2019, 20:11 BST
Hearts manager Craig Levein raised doubts about Olly Lee's fitness. Pic: SNS/Craig WilliamsonHearts manager Craig Levein raised doubts about Olly Lee's fitness. Pic: SNS/Craig Williamson
Hearts manager Craig Levein raised doubts about Olly Lee's fitness. Pic: SNS/Craig Williamson

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Hearts midfielder Olly Lee is in a race against time to be fit for Saturday’s Scottish Cup final against Celtic having twisted his knee yesterday against the same opponents.

The Tynecastle side fell 2-1 at Celtic Park but manager Craig Levein was more concerned about Lee’s fate after he was forced off off just 12 minutes into the game. The player had earlier tried to run off the knock but was eventually replaced by Ryan Edwards.

To make it more frustrating, Lee had not been meant to start. Harry Cochrane was supposed to be in the team but fell ill overnight.