Dundee Manager Tony Docherty Discusses Injuries, Team Philosophy, and Performance Goals

Dundee manager Tony Docherty addressed the media in advance of Saturday’s Premiership fixture against Hibernian. The main points from his press conference are as follows: Regarding player injuries, defender Ziyad Larkeche is expected to be “out for quite a while” due to a hamstring injury. Scott Fraser is scheduled for surgery to address a groin problem, with Docherty expressing optimism for his return within four weeks. The manager of the Dens Park club conveyed that he is “really confident” his squad will convert strong performances into victories, emphasizing the importance of needing to “trust the process”. Docherty also expressed his desire for his players to learn from past errors and noted that the recent international break was “really important to gel the squad”. He highlighted the significant player turnover at the club during the summer period and stated his objective to achieve greater consistency in delivering full 90-minute performances. Docherty indicated that his team must capitalize on their advantage when they are dominant in matches. He anticipates “a difficult game” against a Hibs side, acknowledging they possess good players despite their current position at the bottom of the league, but underscored that “it is very much about us”.