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Deividas Cesnauskis was sent home today with a virus, Hearts caretaker manager Stephen Frail revealed to Hearts News Today.

The Lithuanian failed to repeat his fine form of recent weeks in last night's disappointing defeat from Motherwell in the Scottish Cup fourth round replay at Fir Park and reported for duty at the academy this morning feeling distinctly under the weather.

Having consulted the medical staff at Riccarton, the midfielder was advised to head home and rest in a bid to ensure he is fit for the weekend trip to Aberdeen.

"Deividas said he was feeling fine before the game but reported today feeling cold and shivery," said Stephen.

"We will now have to keep an eye on him with a view to the weekend."

Another player causing concern, meanwhile, is Andrew Driver, the Englishman having missed the replay with a groin strain.

Stephen said it is too early to assess the wide man's chances of making the Pittodrie clash, although admitted he has to be rated as "doubtful" at the moment.

"Andrew is still sore so we will have to see how he is over the next couple of days," added Stephen, who was still coming to terms today with last night's Scottish Cup exit at the first hurdle.

"It was a big disappointment to go out of the competition so early, although we were a bit unfortunate in the second half.

"We have a big game this weekend in Aberdeen which is our focus now and I'm sure the guys will be up for it."