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Hibernian prepares for Conference League second leg against Gent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:58 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Hibernian prepares for Conference League second leg against Gent

Summary

Hibernian head coach David Gray addressed the media ahead of the second leg of the Conference League play-off against Gent at Easter Road on Thursday. Owen Elding is a doubt after missing some training, alongside other players nursing minor injuries following the first-leg draw. Gray emphasized a 'cup final mentality' for his squad, looking to make history by advancing in European competition. He stated that the team believes in their opportunity to become the first Hibs side to progress from European qualifiers and expects a more open game due to the stakes involved.

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By the Numbers

•Hibernian faces Gent in the second leg of the Conference League play-off.
•Owen Elding remains a doubt for the match after missing training.
•David Gray stresses a strong mentality heading into the crucial game.
•Hibs aims to become the first team to progress from European qualifiers.
•The match is scheduled for Thursday at Easter Road.

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3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Gray on Elding concern, European dream & 'cup final' mentality

What they're saying

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Hibernian head coach David Gray has been speaking to the media before his side's second leg of the Conference League play-off against Gent. Owen Elding missed "a bit of training" in the past week and there are a few other niggles from the first-leg goalless draw that they didn't see at the time. Gray will give Elding "every chance" to feature at Easter Road on Thursday but the striker remains a doubt.
— Yahoo Sports

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