Don Cowie Addresses Injuries, Team Morale, and Squad Balance

Don Cowie addressed the media ahead of Ross County’s match against St Mirren on Saturday, providing updates on player injuries. Defender Eli Campbell’s knee injury, sustained over the weekend, is less severe than initially thought, with his return anticipated within the next couple of weeks. Conversely, striker Alex Samuel faces a potential absence of up to three months due to “significant damage in the thigh muscle” incurred during the recent loss to Hibs. With Ross County currently in 10th position, merely two points above the bottom of the league, the manager expressed a desire to emphasize positive aspects. He noted that a victory this weekend would bring them within three points of St Mirren, who are in sixth place. Cowie affirmed his team possesses the necessary character and fighting spirit, stating that as a club, they consistently “have to roll our sleeves up” when competing against teams of greater stature. The manager anticipates a challenging encounter with St Mirren, describing them as a side that “ask a lot of questions of you”. Regarding potential activity in the January transfer window, Cowie remarked: “We need to do stuff. I think we are slightly imbalanced in terms of the squad.”