Thelin on key duo's fitness, 'upward' trend & County challenge

[ASFN Admin]

Jimmy Thelin has been speaking to the media before Aberdeen's trip to face Ross County this weekend.

Here are the key lines from the Dons boss:

• The game will come too soon for injured pair Dimitar Mitov and Kristers Tobers: "They are more involved now in the sessions, especially today, but still not 100%. I think next week will be good for them."
• Sivert Nilsen remains out long term with an eye injury and Thelin says they will possibly learn more after his next assessment in the next couple of weeks.
• On Aberdeen having lost just one of their past eight matches: "I have seen some signs in the last games that we are more consistent in our actions and there is a better rhythm and more timing to the team."
• Thelin adds: "The trend I think is upwards and that is good for us in a really important part of the season now and the target we have for the season."
• With third-place Hibs, who are a point above the Dons, visiting Rangers on Saturday, could it be a big opportunity for Thelin's side? "I don't think about other games, I think about our game."
• He described the 4-1 win over Motherwell last weekend as a "really strong collective effort" and wants to build on that.
• Thelin is expecting a difficult game against County, who beat the Dons at Pittodrie in January and are a "good home team with a good manager".

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