'Selection headaches all over but three points all that matter now'

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'Selection headaches all over but three points all that matter now'

'Selection headaches all over but three points all that matter now'

Winning against Dundee Utd with a 4-2 result was welcome off the back of the Aberdeen victory before the international break. Unfortunately, Tuur Rommens is injured, but it was the inclusion of John Souttar that worried me, and he was involved in the concession of the first Dundee Utd goal. In the

'Selection headaches all over but three points all that matter now'

Winning against Dundee Utd with a 4-2 result was welcome off the back of the Aberdeen victory before the international break. Unfortunately, Tuur Rommens is injured, but it was the inclusion of John Souttar that worried me, and he was involved in the concession of the first Dundee Utd goal. In the matches to come, Emmanuel Fernandez and Nasser Djiga have to be the central defensive partnership or come the end of the season, we will be left empty-handed.

Three points are all that matter at this stage of the season, and securing them in a thrilling 4-2 win over Dundee United was a massive boost. Coming off a victory against Aberdeen before the international break, the momentum is building at a crucial time. However, the performance also created some serious selection headaches for the run-in.

The defensive setup, in particular, raised questions. While the unfortunate injury to Tuur Rommens forced a change, the inclusion of John Souttar was concerning. His involvement in conceding the first goal highlighted a vulnerability that top teams can't afford. For the final six fixtures, the central defensive partnership simply must be Emmanuel Fernandez and Nasser Djiga if we are to achieve our goals this season.

Further up the pitch, the tactical shift to a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Thelo Aasgaard operating as the 10, proved highly effective. Aasgaard was the creative engine, involved in three of the four goals and finding the net himself—this was the dynamic performance fans have been waiting for all season. Ryan Naderi led the line intelligently, occupying defenders and scoring a classic poacher's goal by following in for a tap-in.

The striker position remains a fascinating puzzle. Both Bojan Miovski and Youssef Chermiti made strong impacts off the bench, with Miovski sealing the points with a cool finish. While Chermiti spurned a couple of chances, it's promising that multiple attacking options are finding form. Our expected goals (xG) of 3.89 was the second-highest of the campaign, a clear sign the attack is clicking at the perfect moment.

Now, attention turns to a tough trip to Falkirk. Manager Danny Rohl has some fascinating decisions to make regarding shape, personnel, and which striker leads the line. One thing is certain: getting the defensive foundation right with Fernandez and Djiga is the non-negotiable first step. The final push starts now, and every selection must be spot-on.

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