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The process Ayoub Mouloua overcame to sink St Mirren after Aberdeen concussion scare

The striker was restricted in training after a hefty head knock against St Johnstone, but it didn't stop him from adding to his goal tally against the Buddies.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:52 AM
The process Ayoub Mouloua overcame to sink St Mirren after Aberdeen concussion scare
Key Things to Know
  • Ayoub Mouloua completed a six-day concussion protocol before coming off the bench to score against St Mirren.
  • Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson revealed Mouloua was limited to exercise bike work and missed full-contact training all week.
  • Captain Kevin Nisbet also played through a hamstring issue and scored following a saved penalty.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aberdeen forward Ayoub Mouloua overcame concussion protocols to score as a substitute in a victory over St Mirren. Manager Stephen Robinson revealed that the 24-year-old Moroccan was restricted to stationary bike sessions and missed full-contact training all week following a head knock against St Johnstone before netting the decisive goal.

Robinson also praised captain Kevin Nisbet, who scored from a rebounded penalty after battling a hamstring issue. Fellow substitutes Stuart Armstrong, Tony Yogane, and Emmanuel Gyamfi earned acclaim for shifting momentum, alongside defenders Mats Knoester and Lewis Mayo.

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