| Leaving nothing to chance, Dens assistant boss Davie Farrell was dispatched to Victoria Park at the weekend and watched as the Highlanders beat St Johnstone 2-1 in the Challenge Cup — and his report back was no more than Alex expected.
However, the Dundee gaffer is confident his side can rise to the challenge, despite the fact they’ve been hit by injuries to several players.
He said, “Ross County are a very well organised side and are very fit so we are in for a tough game, there is no doubt about that. But, although we have a few lads missing, the guys that are available can do a job and we just have to get on with it.”
The majority of the first-team squad were in today getting advice on diet and preparation, while the treatment room at Dens remained busy. Of the cluster of injured players, Jim Lauchlan would appear to have the best chance of featuring at the weekend.
“We’re taking it easy with Jim at the moment and we’ll see how he is later in the week.”
It’s hoped fellow-defender Craig McKeown will be able to return to training before the week is out. Although the former Clyde man won’t be ready in time for the trip to Dingwall, he has been making good progress after suffering a groin problem at the pre-season training base in Malta.
Kiko Torres remains at the club and the manager expects another couple of trialists to arrive before the weekend. |
