Gray Mindful Of Aberdeen Quality

David Gray is more than aware of the quality Aberdeen possess despite their difficult run of form.

The Dons come into Saturday’s game without a win in their last 13 league games – a run which stretches back to 23 November, 2024.

Despite that, though, their terrific start to the season – winning 10 from their first 11 – sees them sit five points and two places ahead of the Hibees in the William Hill Premiership table.

With that in mind, Gray assured Hibs TV that he knows how difficult Saturday could be for his team.

“The players are well aware of the fact that Aberdeen are a very good side.

“They’re going through a difficult period at the moment, but you know how good they are when you think about how they started the season and the fact they’ve added players to their squad.

“Whatever XI they put out on the pitch will be a tough side, but we also know that whatever XI we put out will be a real strong side, and our options off the bench will make us even stronger.

“We know it’ll be a tough test, though, and a difficult game. We’re in a position of wanting to keep this momentum going, to start on the front foot, and play how we’ve been playing recently.

“This is a game the players are looking forward to and it’s an opportunity to get three points at home; that’s the full focus.”

Gray will have the same matchday squad available to him this weekend but also provided an update on new boy Alasana Manneh.

“It’ll be a similar squad. The longer-term injuries of Marvin (Ekpiteta), Joe (Newell), and Elie (Youan), still won’t make the squad, but everyone else is fit and healthy.

“Kieron Bowie and Myko (Kuharevich) have had a full week’s training too, which helps them as they come back.

“We’ve obviously signed Alasana Manneh, but he won’t be available. We’re waiting on his visa and international clearance, which could be done today or Monday, it’s just the admin side on that, but we look forward to adding him into the group next week.”