Stephen Robinson proud of his battling Dons but injury crisis deepens

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson praised his team's character despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup, while revealing a worsening squad injury crisis. Emmanuel Gyamfi was forced off within 15 minutes due to a thigh injury and faces a prolonged absence, while Brad Lyons is also nursing a severe knock.

Robinson noted that Chris Cadden and Mats Knoester remain sidelined for several weeks alongside Lewis Mayo, leaving suspended defender Dan Happe as the only expected returnee for Aberdeen's upcoming Premiership match against Hibernian. Despite the growing casualty list, the manager expressed pride in his players' efforts and publicly defended young centre-back Jack Milne.