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Nicky Cadden ruled out for Hibernian's opener in Kosovo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Nicky Cadden ruled out for Hibernian's opener in Kosovo

Summary

Nicky Cadden will miss Hibernian's season opener against Malisheva on July 20 in the Conference League second qualifying round due to a calf injury. Head coach David Gray expressed optimism about Jamie McGrath's potential recovery, indicating that McGrath may return in days. Following a 2-1 win over Brondby in their final pre-season friendly, Gray noted all other players are fit, apart from Cadden and McGrath. Callum Wright exited the match early due to precautionary reasons amid a thigh concern.

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•Nicky Cadden suffers a calf injury and misses the opener.
•Jamie McGrath might return within days according to Gray.
•Hibernian won 2-1 against Brondby last weekend.
•Callum Wright was substituted early as a precaution.
•The game against Malisheva takes place on July 20.

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8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Nicky Cadden to miss season opener in Kosovo

What they're saying

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Hibernian wide man Nicky Cadden will miss Thursday's season opener against Malisheva in Kosovo in the Conference League second qualifying round, but midfielder Jamie McGrath could recover in time. Head coach David Gray said the pair are his only injury concerns following Saturday's 2-1 win over Brondby at Easter Road in their final pre-season friendly. Midfielder Callum Wright, the summer arrival from Plymouth Argyle, came off before half-time, but Gray reckons "it's just more precautionary than anything else".
— Yahoo Sports

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