Hibs and Hearts will return to Scottish Premiership action this weekend, with both teams aiming to secure a crucial three points. Hearts, in particular, are eager for a positive result as they have yet to claim their first win of the season. Before their Sunday match against Aberdeen, Hearts will first face Dinamo Minsk in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.
Forward sidelined for Hibs match
Dundee United will be without Kristijan Trapanovski for their upcoming clash with Hibs in two weeks due to a hamstring injury. Manager Jim Goodwin confirmed that the 25-year-old will be sidelined for several weeks following a scan that revealed the injury during training.
“No, he won’t be fit for the weekend. He’s looking at another three or four weeks from now,” Goodwin said. “He injured his hamstring in training last week. We hoped it would improve, but after a scan, it’s shown a slight tear, so we’re looking at three to four weeks out.”
Hibs are set to face Dundee United in their first game after the upcoming international break, and Trapanovski’s absence will be a significant loss for the Tangerines, as he’s been a key player since joining the club over the summer.
Aberdeen boss ‘not missing’ European opportunity
Jimmy Thelin is off to a fantastic start as Aberdeen manager, having led the team to a flawless run in the Premiership, tying them on points with Celtic, who they are set to face in the semi-final of the Scottish League Cup.
Thelin made the move to Pittodrie from Swedish club Elfsborg, where he left behind the opportunity to compete in the Europa League. However, the Aberdeen boss has emphasized that he has no regrets about the switch, as the team now aims for their own European qualification.
“I don’t dwell on what I’ve left behind. I’m really happy to be here. I’ve taken on this challenge, and I believe consistency is key to playing in Europe. It’s important for the club, the supporters, and especially the players to adapt to the intensity of those games. We have to use our mentality every week to push ourselves to grow. Competing at that level [in Europe] is where we all want to be, to feel good and improve.
“We thrive in that environment, and it’s better for Aberdeen’s future to get back there. We’ve been there before, and we must aim to return.”
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