Dee keeper Lawlor out

Gary Bowyer has confirmed Dundee keeper Ian Lawlor will miss Saturday’s Championship clash at Caley Thistle.

The 28-year-old was injured during Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie with Airdrieonians at Dens, hitting his head on a post as he made a save.

The concussed Lawlor had to go off in the 76th minute, to be replaced by Adam Legzdins between the sticks, with Dundee eventually running out 6-2 winners after extra time.

Lawlor has been in fine form in recent weeks but Bowyer admitted he takes comfort from the fact he has more than capable back-up options in Legzdins and Harry Sharp.

The manager said: “Ian is following the concussion protocols and hasn’t trained today.

“It is a similar situation to Max Anderson a couple of weeks ago and Ian will miss Saturday’s game.

“We have said all along though that the competition for places in the goalie position is fantastic.

“All three have already played this season and we are really pleased with that.

“So with Ian being unavailable, we have two who we can rely on if called upon.”

Dundee were without striker Zach Robinson for the Airdrie game with a hamstring problem and he could miss out once more this weekend.

There was better news on Tyler French, who was absent against the Diamonds with a groin strain.

Bowyer added: “Zach will hopefully be back training by the end of the week but with it being a hamstring we are not going to rush it if it is not right.

“Tyler French will join in with the rest of the group on Thursday which is good. Jordan Marshall and Paul Mcgowan are doing well but will not be ready for this weekend.”

Dundee will face St Mirren in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.