| The Dark Blues complete their build-up with this fixture and a friendly against what is expected to be a strong Rangers side at Dens Park on Tuesday night.
And the manager will use the two games to give as many of his players as possible some game time in the run up to the first competitive action of the new campaign.
“Tomorrow, I’ll use a few of the boys who need games, and there will be room for them because it’s highly unlikely we’ll use Danny Griffin against Arbroath or Rangers and I might leave out big Gary McKenzie because he missed a couple of days training with a knock,” said Alex.
“I might sit this one out myself and have a look at this one from the bench. As well as giving everyone games, I want to have as strong a team as possible for Tuesday, because the last thing you want is to be turned over in your last game before the season starts.”
Broken wrist victim Griffin is still not being ruled out of the Partick game and Alex remains hopeful he will get the green light to play.
“We’re covering all the bases before we make a decision, and that includes not using him tomorrow to give him as long as possible to let it start healing. It’s not a concern because knowing Danny, if there’s any chance of him playing, he’ll be there for the first league game.”
Not available tomorrow is trialist Kevin Smith from Sunderland and a decision on him will be made based on his showing in training and bounce games. |
