How should Hibs address keeper position this summer?
Given the stellar job Jordan Smith has done for Hibernian since being brought into the side in November, it feels somewhat harsh to question his future in the team.
But with fellow goalkeepers Josef Bursik (loan from Club Brugge expiring) and Max Boruc (out of contract) set to be leaving, the Leith side will have to strengthen that position.
The question is whether Hibs look to upgrade on Smith, who was rewarded with a new deal until 2028 in March, or find an understudy for the 30-year-old.
Diving deep into the numbers, they suggest finding someone better than the former Nottingham Forest keeper could be a struggle.
Out of players to have played at least 10 Scottish Premiership games this season, only Celtic's Kasper Schmeichel (76%) boasts a better save percentage than Smith (73%).
As well as that, only Schmeichel and Rangers' Liam Kelly have a better goals-conceded-per-game average.
Meanwhile, according to FotMob, Smith has prevented an expected goals tally of almost three.
Those numbers mark a huge upgrade on Bursik, who started the first 13 league games of the season. Hibs only won one of those.
Remarkably, after Smith's introduction to the team, David Gray's side went on to lose just three of their final 25 Premiership matches.
Given the work the Englishman has put in to become number one and improve the team, he will not give that up easily regardless of who the club bring in this summer.
Hibs fans, what do you think? Is Smith the undisputed number one or should any new arrival play second fiddle to the 30-year-old?
Tell us your thoughts here.
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