Hibernian's 0-1 loss to Motherwell on 2026-05-16 has sparked fears about the team's transfer plans, particularly after Youssef Chermiti's injury. The 22-year-old was forced off after 36 minutes in the match, and it has been revealed that he has an issue with his knee now. The injury may be a hammer blow for the team, as they had been anticipating a strike partnership between Chermiti and Lawrence Shankland this season.
What happened?
Ryan Jack has weighed in on Youssef Chermiti's injury, saying that it's bad for everybody. The club turned down a bid for Chermiti right before his injury, and now they may need to sign another striker. Jack said: "It's bad for everybody. The club turned down a bid, he gets an injury, and Rangers probably need to sign another striker now."
Why it matters for Hibernian
The injury to Chermiti may have a significant impact on Hibernian's transfer plans. The club had rejected a bid for Chermiti before the injury, and now they may need to sign another striker. The team is currently focused on their attempts to sign PSV's Couhaib Driouech, but they may need to consider other options.
What comes next?
Hibernian are currently 19 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race, and they will need to make some key signings to close the gap. The team has scored 51 goals this season, but they have also conceded 37 goals. They will need to improve their defense if they want to challenge for the title.
As of 16 Aug 2026, Hibernian are 5th in the Premiership, with 51 points from 33 games. They have a recent form of 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW), and they have lost the last two matches. The team will need to bounce back from this setback and make some key signings to improve their chances of winning the title.
