| Recently re-signed midfielder Neil Barrett, who has been hampered by a hamstring injury, was not expected to return to full training until next week, but, after making good progress while working under the supervision of the physios, has been pencilled in for part of the weekend game.
“Neil has been working very hard and has come through it without any reaction, so he could play over at Tayport,” confirmed coach Ray Farningham.
“He has been doing a lot of fitness work to make up for what he missed out on while he was injured, so he’s still a bit behind in terms of ball work.
“But if he can play Sunday and work all next week, he could still make the squad for the league opener against Hearts.”
The Dundee line-up will consist mainly of younger players, but others like Barrett who are in need of games will be included.
That means winger Iain Anderson will almost certainly be in the starting XI., while midfielder Mark Fotheringham could also feature.
Meanwhile, the Dark Blues are still refusing to confirm Trinidad and Tobago international keeper Kelvin Jack will be joining them in time for the new campaign.
Jack, who was with Reading last season, is being strongly linked with a switch to Dens, but in advance of any deal — which would hinge on him being allowed to keep his work permit — being finalised, Dundee are refusing to say he will be on his way next week. |
