Although the 30 year old scored the only goal of the game in Monday night's Under 21 clash with Dundee, he didn't train the following day, meaning it's too early to risk the 10 goal Spaniard.
With six goals for and none against under Bobby Williamson, there isn't a need to field a player not 100% and it is expected that once more Craig Brewster will partner young Gary O'Connor on the front line.
Confidence is high at Easter Road just now, with most fans now relishing the visit of Hearts. Many are confident that the new boss can continue our good run against a Hearts side who faltered badly against Dundee United, and who'se 'star' striker, Ricardo Fuller, has gone off the boil recently.