The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Dons ‘wary’ of threat posed by Dark Blues
Aberdeen winger Gary Mackay-Steven is surprised to see Dundee toiling near the bottom of the division and insists he will not let their 10th place position detract from what will be a challenging game at Pittodrie today.
After an uneventful spell at Celtic, former Dundee United midfielder Mackay-Steven has made 33 appearances for the Dons this season.
He said: “I’m surprised Dundee are where they are. They’ve got a lot of quality in their squad. It’s maybe surprising to find their league position but for one reason or another, every game is difficult in this league.
“We know we’re in for a tough test and we’ll be wary of their threats. They are a good team and it won’t be an easy game.”
Aberdeen go into the game with a spring in their step after beating Kilmarnock in their Scottish Cup quarter-final replay at Rugby Park on Tuesday.
Mackay-Steven hopes progress to the Scottish Cup semi-finals can be a springboard for the rest of the season.
He said: “The sign of a good team is winning no matter the circumstances.
“The boys went a goal down in extra time, our backs were against the wall, but we showed great character to win the penalty shoot-out.”
Derek McInnes has no fresh concerns as he prepares his side to host Dundee.
Joe Lewis is the only absentee as he recovers from a long-term knee injury, but he is expected to return by the end of the international break.
McInnes is unlikely to make too many changes despite going to extratime against Kilmarnock, but Stevie May could come back into the starting line-up.