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Aberdeen facing centre-half injury crisis as Dons boss issues Mats Knoester update

The Reds will be without several key players for Wednesday night's clash with Falkirk and face a nervous wait to see who is fit for Saturday's semi-final.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:30 AM
Aberdeen facing centre-half injury crisis as Dons boss issues Mats Knoester update
Key Things to Know
  • Mats Knoester requires a specialist consultation and is very unlikely to play Aberdeen's next two matches.
  • Fellow center-back Lewis Mayo will be sidelined for at least two months with a stress fracture.
  • Dan Happe has resumed training following illness but faces an upcoming suspension for Saturday's cup semi-final.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manager Robinson has confirmed that Aberdeen defender Mats Knoester requires a specialist consultation after suffering a thigh injury in training. The Dutch center-back missed the 3-2 Premiership defeat to Dundee United and is considered very unlikely to feature against Falkirk or in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers.

The Dons face a severe defensive shortage, with Lewis Mayo ruled out for at least two months with a stress fracture in his foot. Dan Happe returned to training following a virus but faces suspension for the cup semi-final, while midfielder Connor Ronan is also sidelined with a medial knee ligament injury.

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