Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is feeling hopeful as his team gears up to face Celtic in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden. Thelin believes that the recent FA Cup upset by Crystal Palace against Manchester City can serve as inspiration for his players to pull off a surprise victory of their own. Despite Celtic being the favorites to win the trophy and complete a domestic clean sweep, Thelin is confident that his team can defy the odds and come out on top.
Thelin acknowledges the challenge posed by Celtic and the impressive work done by manager Brendan Rodgers. However, he emphasizes that his respect for Rodgers will not deter his team’s determination to secure a win and bring the cup back to Pittodrie. Thelin and Rodgers have shared conversations about football and other topics, building a mutual respect for each other’s abilities as managers.
In a recent incident, Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was struck by a chair thrown from the stand during a match against Dundee United. Fortunately, MacKenzie escaped serious injury and was able to join his teammates for training ahead of the final. Thelin expressed relief that MacKenzie’s injuries were not more severe and commended the player for his resilience. Despite the incident, Thelin appreciates the passion and support shown by Aberdeen’s fans throughout the season, hoping for a safe and incident-free environment in future matches.
