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Steven Pressley faces anxious injury wait as Dundee set to face Rangers again

The Dark Blues are waiting to find out the full extent of Bobby Wales' ankle issue.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:30 PM
Steven Pressley faces anxious injury wait as Dundee set to face Rangers again
Key Things to Know
  • Dundee is awaiting specialist test results for injured forward Bobby Wales, who is currently assessed at Swansea City.
  • Striker Joe Westley is sidelined with an ankle injury and will likely miss Dundee's clash against St Mirren.
  • Dundee arranged a closed-doors training ground match against Rangers to build fitness for several returning squad members.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dundee head coach Steven Pressley is awaiting medical updates on injured forwards Bobby Wales and Joe Westley. Wales sustained an injury while playing for Scotland under-21s and returned to parent club Swansea City for assessment, where he is awaiting a second opinion to determine his rehabilitation plan. Meanwhile, Westley is dealing with an ankle injury and is expected to miss the upcoming match against St Mirren.

To build match fitness for returning players, Dundee scheduled a closed-doors bounce game against Rangers at their training ground. Pressley highlighted that players including Charlie Reilly, Ryan Finnigan, Joe Wright, and Brad Halliday will benefit from the extra game time as Dundee continues its strong form in the Scottish Premiership.

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