Aberdeen Manager Thelin Addresses Mitov Injury, Celtic Match, and Squad Updates

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin addressed reporters in advance of his team’s Premiership fixture against Celtic scheduled for Wednesday. Key statements from his press conference are outlined below: Regarding the announcement that goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov will be out of action for as long as six weeks due to a hamstring injury, Thelin commented: “He is a positive guy. We have a squad and we have to find solutions.” Ross Doohan is set to fill in as goalkeeper, having “did well” in the recent match against Hearts on Sunday. When questioned about the importance of the upcoming game for Aberdeen’s title aspirations, Thelin stated that the team is approaching “it game by game” and highlighted the benefit of playing at home following three consecutive away matches. Thelin was asked whether a psychological impact might linger from the 6-0 defeat by Celtic in the League Cup semi-final last month. He downplayed the relevance of that prior experience, asserting: “you should never stay in the past in this business” and “it is going to be two different games”. Addressing the team’s current three-game winless streak, Thelin emphasized a broader perspective, choosing to highlight the positive aspects of the season thus far. Thelin indicated that Aberdeen is fully cognizant of what Celtic “are good at, but we have to focus on our game”. In other team news, Jack MacKenzie is “close” to making a comeback but will not be available for the Celtic fixture; goalkeeper Tom Ritchie has been brought back from his loan spell at Bonnyrigg Rose; and Pape Habib Gueye continues to be unavailable.