WORK TO DO: DONS GAFFER

Dons boss Jim Goodwin conceded he has work to do during the World Cup break.

Aberdeen head off to Atlanta for a week-long trip before releasing their players for a short break.

Goodwin said: “We’re delighted with the league position and reaching the semi-final of the Viaplay Cup.

“There are frustrations with certain elements of our game and we feel we should be three or four points better off, but we need to take a reality check sometimes.

“At times I can be a little too hard on the players and a little bit too expectant.

“We’re very much a work in progress and nowhere near the finished article.

“Hopefully we come back a better team after the break.”