Jake Doyle-Hayes Targets Hibs Starting Spot Following Injury Layoff

Jake Doyle-Hayes is prepared to contend for a first-team position at Hibernian following a challenging period marked by injuries. The 25-year-old midfielder made his return to action on Sunday, appearing as a substitute in the 1-1 draw against Hearts, marking his first appearance in over a year. For the past 14 months, Doyle-Hayes has been hampered by various injuries and setbacks, but he is now once again eligible for selection by the Easter Road club. Hibs manager David Gray stated that he harbored no concerns regarding the midfielder’s re-entry into play within such a demanding match. Gray commented: “It’s been a difficult time for him,” the manager said”Frustration with injuries and challenges that we’ve had, but he’s worked hard to get back in there.” “It’s good to see him back on the pitch, obviously, and then the magnitude of the game and everything else just shows you that I had no concerns about him coming on.” “With the quality he’s got, how well he’s trained and his attitude every single day, I think he’s someone that – as well as the players we’ve already got in the middle of the pitch – adds real strength and depth and quality and competition for places.” “He’s going to work as hard as he can to try and get in the team because there is a lot of competition in there as well.”