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Aberdeen hit by injury crisis as Rangers semi-final looms large

Aberdeen boss Robinson is facing a centre-half crisis ahead of a huge double-header this week as he revealed Knoester has to see a specialist.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 6:34 PM
Aberdeen hit by injury crisis as Rangers semi-final looms large
Key Things to Know
  • Aberdeen faces a defensive crisis ahead of their Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers.
  • Mats Knoester requires a specialist consultation for a thigh issue and is unlikely to play.
  • Lewis Mayo is ruled out for at least two months with a foot stress fracture.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson is facing a severe defensive injury crisis ahead of matches against Falkirk and a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers. Centre-half Mats Knoester is seeing a specialist for a thigh injury and is unlikely to feature in either fixture. Fellow defender Lewis Mayo is sidelined for at least two months due to a stress fracture in his foot, while Connor Ronan also requires a specialist for a knee issue.

Dan Happe is recovering from a virus but remains suspended for the weekend semi-final at Hampden. Kristers Tobers could be rushed onto the bench despite missing a year with a knee injury, as Findlay Marshall and Tony Yogane also recover from illness.

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