Aberdeen’s Kristers Tobers, a Latvian international centre-back signed in the January transfer window for £600,000, has been on the sidelines for two months due to a pesky hamstring injury. The 24-year-old last played in a 2-2 draw against Dundee United on March 2 before being forced off the pitch in the first half.
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has assured fans that Tobers will make a comeback before the end of the season to help the team secure a third-place finish in the Premiership and compete in the Scottish Cup final. The defender, who joined the team from Swiss club Grasshoppers, has been itching to get back into action after playing a significant role in Aberdeen’s resurgence earlier in the season.
Thelin stated, “Sometimes you need that recovery period to get into the team again and Kristers is there and really hungry.” He added, “It’s three games from Sunday to Saturday, so we need to be clever and keep the energy high.”
Tobers is expected to be fit for the upcoming matches against Rangers, Celtic, and Dundee United, with a keen eye on the Scottish Cup final against Celtic at Hampden on May 24. Aberdeen will also make a late decision on right-back Alexander Jensen’s fitness for the Rangers game after he missed the previous match due to a quad muscle injury.
Despite a recent setback in their pursuit of a third-place finish in the Premiership, Thelin remains optimistic about Aberdeen’s chances of qualifying for Europe. The team currently trails third-placed Hibs by three points, but Thelin is determined to keep pushing forward and focus on each game as it comes.
Looking ahead to the upcoming fixtures, Thelin emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes and focusing on the present moment. He commented, “You cannot look back with regrets. Instead, you can always learn, and you can improve. Rather than look back you have to focus on what you have in front of you right now.”
As Aberdeen gears up for the final stretch of the season, fans can expect Tobers to make a triumphant return to the pitch and play a crucial role in the team’s quest for success. With the Scottish Cup final on the horizon, Aberdeen will be looking to end the season on a high note and secure a place in European competition next season.
