Wayward Hibernian striker Abdessalam Benjelloun has returned to Easter Road after his transfer to Egyptian champions Al Alhy fell through.
Hibs manager John Hughes had accused the 24-year-old of being disrespectful for trying to engineer a move and for missing pre-season training.
But Hughes now insists that the Morocco international still has a future with the Scottish Premier League club.
Benjelloun was on loan to Belgian clubs Charleroi and Roeselare last season.
Meanwhile, Benjelloun's Morocco colleague, Merouane Zemmama, is struggling to be fit for Saturday's opening SPL fixture against St Mirren.
The midfielder sat out the weekend friendly draw with Bolton Wanderers after picking up a thigh strain.
Zemmama, forward Jonatan Johansson and striker Kurtis Byrne, who required minor surgery this week on an injury, will be assessed again later this week.
Summer signing Graham Stack is likely to miss out after pulling a hamstring in training shortly after joining the Edinburgh club.
The goalkeeper had been working with the physios at the Blackburn Rovers Training Centre but was hoping to step up his training this week.
Versatile Ian Murray, who has been playing at left-back during pre-season, will definitely miss the Buddies' visit as he is suspended for the opening games.
However, full-back Paul Hanlon is expected to recover from illness in time to be available for selection.
